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Prigozhin revolt raised fears of Putin's toppling – and a nuclear Russia in chaos

As national security scholar Gregory F. Treverton says, the brief mutiny mounted by Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, may be over, but the dramatic events sparked by that mutiny are “still unfolding.” In this interview with The Conversation U.S. democracy editor Naomi Schalit,…

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

‘He lived by the troll, he dies by the troll’: Putin takes on Prigozhin’s business empire

Kremlin appears to gain control of Wagner warlord’s troll farms as Patriot media operations shut down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of imminent attack on Europe's largest nuclear plant.

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning to attack one of the world’s largest nuclear power plants

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 497 of the invasion

Russian strikes target military funeral in Kharkiv; Ukraine accuses Russia of planning ‘provocation’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

Cyberattack cripples Japan's biggest port

TOKYO: Japan’s biggest maritime port has been crippled by an alleged Russian cyberattack, disrupting cargo as operators rushed to prevent a wider delay in shipments.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2023

Explosion at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant ‘could be akin to Chernobyl’, expert warns

Ukraine’s president has accused Russia of putting apparent explosives on Europe’s largest nuclear plant

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023

PM flags Zelenskiy meet amid calls to lift Ukraine help

The prime minister has flagged plans to meet with Ukraine's leader as pressure builds on Australia to provide more support against Russia's invasion.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

IAEA demands more access to Zaporizhzhia plant as Russia, Ukraine trade claims of sabotage

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday called for additional access to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to "confirm the absence of mines or explosives at the site". Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning to sabotage the site, raising alarm over risks of…

France 24 · Jul 5, 2023

‘Arrested’ Putin general linked to Wagner boss not seen in public for 11 days, says UK

His arrest, if confirmed, would prove ‘divisive’ among Russia’s military, stress UK defence chiefs

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023

Ukraine says ‘particularly fruitful’ few days in counteroffensive

Officials acknowledge stiff resistance from Russian forces as they make incremental advances in east and south.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023