Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 583 As the war enters its 583rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023
Kremlin refuses to comment on footage of Chechen leader’s son beating prisoner Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson declines to speak about video showing Ramzan Kadyrov’s son Adam, 15, attacking prisoner The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 573 As the war enters its 573rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023
Russia says it has ‘nothing’ to reveal on Ramzan Kadyrov health rumours Talk of the Chechen leader’s health grows on social media after unconfirmed reports say he is in a coma. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Russia deploys feared Chechen unit to police Ukrainian nuclear town Pro-Russia Chechens accused of atrocities are trusted to work near the Zaporizhzhia power plant, Al Jazeera has learned. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023
High Caucasus by Tom Parfitt review – one man and a mountain range This record of an extraordinary 1,000-mile trek across the mountainous southern Russian republics of the Caucasus uncovers a brutal history that resonates today The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023
Ukraine ‘consolidating gains’ after recapturing more than 74 square miles from Putin forces, says minister As Ukrainian military chiefs claim Russian troops are now “trapped” inside the eastern town of Bakhmut Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023
Russia launches criminal probe after award-winning reporter attacked MOSCOW - Russian investigators on Wednesday said they had launched a criminal investigation after award-winning journalist Elena Milashina was badly beaten in Chechnya. Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023
Russian journalist sustained a brain injury and fractures during a brutal beating in Chechnya A prominent Russian investigative reporter has received a brain injury and multiple fractures when she and a lawyer accompanying her were brutally beaten by unidentified assailants in the Russian province of Chechnya The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023
Russian journalist and lawyer beaten in Chechnya: 'The investigation will no doubt be unsuccessful' On the morning of July 4, Elena Milashina, a journalist with the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and Alexandre Nemov, a lawyer, were beaten on their way to a trial in Grozny, Chechnya. Images document the extreme violence of the attack. According to the Crew Against Torture, a Russian human… France 24 · Jul 5, 2023
Russia eyes Chechens and convicts to fill gaps left by Wagner Russia is preparing to send more Chechen fighters and convicts to Ukraine to fill holes left by Wagner mercenaries that were pulled from the battlefield, European intelligence officials believe. Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023
Attackers break Russian journalist’s fingers and stab human rights lawyer in Chechnya Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov were on their way to the sentencing of a human rights activist in Grozny when they were assaulted The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Masked assailants attack journalist and lawyer in Russia's Chechnya province Unidentified masked assailants in the Russian province of Chechnya have attacked and beaten a journalist and a lawyer The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Vladimir Putin's warlord friend hits out at deathbed rumours in bizarre ranting video Ramzan Kadyrov has responded to rumours he is close to death as a result of kidney or liver problems - and says a peculiar new video is proof "he is still alive" Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023
Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023 Commentary: The Wagner mutiny leaves Putin a naked emperor The mutiny by caterer Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner mercenary army ended on Saturday before it really began. Prigozhin apparently has been persuaded to desist by Alexander Lukashenko, the dictator of Belarus, who agreed to let him move to his country, presumably with part of his fighting force. But his escapade’s consequences…
Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2023 ‘All bets are off’: An uncertain future after Wagner mutiny Speculation abounds on social media, but experts warn against drawing conclusions on the fate of the Wagner Group.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2023 Wagner chief will move to Belarus under deal to end rebellion The head of the Russian military company Wagner will move to neighbouring Belarus as part of a deal to end his rebellion and the criminal case…
Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023 Wagner chief halts march on Moscow to avoid ‘shedding Russian blood’ Yevgeny Prigozhin's announcement appeared to attempt to defuse a growing crisis as Moscow had apparently braced for the arrival of the rebellious commander's private army.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023 Wagner chief calls off march of mercenaries on Moscow 'to avoid shedding Russian blood' Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to deescalate tensions as Moscow braced for the arrival of the private army
Salon · Jun 24, 2023 Putin calls uprising a stab in the back With The White House keeping tabs on the situation, there have been reports that Putin has fled Russia via plane
The Conversation · Jun 24, 2023 What the Wagner Group revolt in Russia could mean for the war in Ukraine Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, staged a revolt against Russia after claiming the Russian army deliberately attacked his forces. Prigozhin demanded justice — and that took the form of an armed insurrection.
France 24 · Jun 24, 2023 Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage Rebel mercenaries advanced north towards Moscow after seizing a key military base Saturday, just as Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's vowed to defeat the revolt and head off the threat of civil war.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023 Infighting among Putin’s lieutenants reveals signs of ‘deep dysfunction’ After spending more than two decades building a rigidly controlled political system, Vladimir Putin is watching increasingly raucous infighting that has emerged among top members of his entourage
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg tale of the tape after pair agree to cage fight Tesla boss Musk and Meta co-founder Zuckerberg have agreed to settle their difference in a cage fight after butting heads on social media
Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2023 US military chief says Ukraine offensive a ‘very difficult fight’ US General Mark Milley says Ukraine making ‘steady progress’ in counteroffensive that is ‘very violent’ and costly.