The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Wagner rebellion turmoil an ‘internal matter’ for Russia, says John Glen

Fallout from the mercenary group’s march on Moscow continues

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

UK must 'prepare for sudden collapse of Russia and downfall of Vladimir Putin'

A senior government official says the UK must prepare for a 'whole range of different scenarios' following Wagner Group's failed coup attempt

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Australia’s High Court dismisses Russia’s bid for injunction to stop its embassy’s eviction

Australia’s highest court has dismissed Russia’s application for an injunction that would have prevented Moscow's embassy being evicted from a site in the national capital Canberra

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Vladimir Putin breaks silence after Wagner coup with 'confidence to implement plans'

The Russian leader broke his silence following the extraordinary events in Russia which seen armed mercenaries advancing on Moscow.

Daily Record · Jun 25, 2023

Putin seriously weakened by Wagner Group mutiny – but it was a missed opportunity for Ukraine too

Blink and you could have missed it. Within 36 hours, the challenge mounted against the Kremlin by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the mercenary private military company the Wagner Group, was over. On Friday June 23 2023, Prigozhin ordered 25,000 of his troops on to a “march for justice”, which…

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2023

The Wagner uprising: 24 hours that shook Russia

Driven by his feud with the defence minister, Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion has petered out … for now

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Russian Mercenaries Retreat To Avoid Bloodshed Near Moscow

Wagner militia leader announces retreat as Putin denies fleeing amid rumors

Zenger · Jun 25, 2023

Open rebellion against Russia may be Wagner chief Prigozhin’s last stand

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin triggered a crisis in Russia on Saturday with an armed rebellion headed to Moscow. But by the following day, the 62-year-old mercenary leader appeared to have played all of his cards and now faces a negotiated exile in Belarus along with some of his troops.

France 24 · Jun 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: Putin appears on Russian TV after Wagner rebellion

President restates commitment to ‘special military operation’ in comments seemingly recorded before mutiny

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

‘We were so happy’: Wagner rebellion brings fresh hope to Ukrainians

Disappointment at Prigozhin’s stand-down – but the feeling in Kyiv is that something has changed

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023