Belarusian leader confirms arrival of exiled Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Moscow claims paramilitaries have agreed to hand over weapons after failed Rostov uprising The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
Wagner chief walks free after armed revolt. Other Russians defying the Kremlin aren’t so lucky Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against the Russian military — and got away with it The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Putin’s portrayal of response to uprising as a Kremlin win is proving a hard sell Guests on Russian political talks shows appeared uncertain about which points were fair game and which were off limits The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
People in Belarus: tell us what’s the mood in your country? We would like to hear the views and experiences of Belarusians on recent developments in Russia The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
People in Russia: tell us what the mood is like in your country We would like to hear the views and experiences of Russians on recent developments The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
Wagner chief lands in Belarus as Putin says ‘civil war’ averted Belarus’s president said Yevgeny Prigozhin had arrived in his country, as Vladimir Putin said Russia averted “civil war” after the mutiny by fighters loyal to the mercenary leader. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
US Knew About Wagner Coup Attempt In Russia Intelligence officials obtained precise information about Prigozhin's plans but kept it secret, frustrating NATO allies. Zenger · Jun 27, 2023
Vladimir Putin says Russian security forces ‘averted civil war’ after Wagner chief launched his ‘march on Moscow’ Russian president tells military and security forces they had saved the country from chaos Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023
Mapped: Has Ukraine made advances against Russia? President Zelensky has praised Ukrainian troops for advancing ‘in all sectors’ The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Russia’s power games are a wake-up call for Britain: our democracy is precious – and fragile The spectacle of Putin versus Prigozhin is a reminder that the UK’s political culture, however frayed its fabric, is worth celebrating, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
UN says Russian forces have tortured and executed civilians in Ukraine Report details widespread and systematic torture with summary executions of more than 70 people The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
Schoolboys' heroic words before they die in shootout with Russian soldiers Tihran Ohannisian cried 'Farewell! Glory to Ukraine!' as he gripped the Kalashnikov he had used to gun down two Russian soldiers before being shot and killed in an apparent exchange of bullets Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023
UN documents summary execution of 77 Ukrainian civilians A UN monitoring mission in Ukraine finds both Russia and Ukraine guilty of breaching international law. Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023
Putin says Russia avoided ‘civil war’ as Wagner mutiny case ends President Vladimir Putin said Russia averted “civil war” following the armed rebellion by Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, in a public display of support for his military leadership that the mercenary chief had sought to overthrow. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 UN report finds Russia tortured, executed civilians in Ukraine; Kyiv also abused detainees The United Nations human rights office says Russian forces carried out widespread and systematic torture of civilians who were detained in connection with its attack on Ukraine, and summarily executed dozens of them
The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023 Putin's Ukraine war keeps yielding dividends -- but not for him On June 23, 2023, 16 months into Russia’s war with Ukraine, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia’s now disbanded potent mercenary fighting force and a protégé of Russian President Vladimir, turned his troops on the Russian military and, ostensibly, the Kremlin itself.
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023 ‘Don’t see why not’: China envoy on backing Ukraine’s ’91 borders China’s EU envoy, Fu Cong, says Beijing respects the territorial integrity of all countries and stands for peace.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023 Glasgow hosts Nato military exercise after Russia forces change of venue GLASGOW is hosting a Nato military exercise after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced a change from the usual venue.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 In China, muted reaction to revolt in Russai belies anxiety over war, global balance of power China’s muted reaction to the Wagner mercenary group uprising against Russia’s military belies Beijing’s growing anxieties over the war in Ukraine and how this affects the global balance of power
The Week · Jun 27, 2023 How will Wagner turmoil affect peace-keeping in Mali? Russia has sought to reassure the military junta ruling Mali that Wagner Group mercenaries will continue to operate in the war-torn West African nation.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin Long a low-profile Russian businessman with a criminal record and a background in catering, the commander has become an increasingly vocal critic of the Kremlin’s defence ministers as the war in Ukraine has progressed
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 German foreign minister poses challenge to South Africa over its position on Russian war effort Germany's foreign minister has called for Russia “to stop the bombing” of Ukraine, a pointed message to South Africa as it draws accusations of aiding Moscow's war effort
Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023 Wagner’s weapons to be transferred to Russian troops: Official Russia’s Federal Security Service has announced it closed a criminal case against Wagner Group mercenary troops.
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 Putin reveals vulnerability as he admits 'extreme danger' of Wagner mutiny Vladimir Putin paid tribute to fallen Russian service people in a speech today, in which he acknowledged the "extremely dangerous" mutiny on Saturday when Yevgeny Prigozhin amassed 25,000 Wagner troops in a southern Russian town
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023 West's backing for Ukraine has hit Russian military 'without NATO firing a shot' British Armed Forces Minister James Heappey pointed to the Kremlin's losses as evidence of how NATO's support for Kyiv had harmed Russian forces without the alliance needing to fire weapons