The Observer view on Vladimir Putin’s ill-judged response to an attempted ‘coup’ The Russian leader’s excessive pride has made him look weak and could be his ruination The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Why did Wagner turn on Putin and what does it mean for Ukraine? The mercenaries’ leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was once close to the Russian president. Then he became a major threat The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Russia: Wagner is 'no friend to the West' in fight for Moscow, expert warns Dr Colin Alexander, who is an expert in political communications from Nottingham Trent University, has offered tonight a commentary on the ongoing situation in Russia Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023
Wagner mutiny: how the world reacted Ukraine said Yevgeny Prigozhin’s uprising reflected Russia’s ‘full-scale weakness’ as western allies watched closely The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Ukraine responds to Wagner mutiny in Russia with caution, hope While the leadership in Kyiv is weighing how best to seize the moment, average Ukrainians are far less optimistic. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023
Russia: Moment Wagner coup forces smash through pro-Putin barricade in fight for Moscow Mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin's mercenaries the Wagner Group has smashed its way through barricades erected by civilians attempting to keep them way from Moscow Daily Mirror · 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 Salon · Jun 24, 2023
Wagner rebellion presents unique opportunity for Ukraine, experts say The mercenary group has acted as a private army for the Kremlin buts its leader has turned on the Russian military leadership. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023
Biden briefed on unfolding armed rebellion in Russia as US officials consult with allies US National Security Council and Secretary of State monitoring paramilitary group’s armed rebellion The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023
Eat, pray, brand yourself accurately Readers seem to have forgotten that "Eat, Pray, Love" author Elizabeth Gilbert writes historical fiction Salon · 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. The Conversation · Jun 24, 2023
Putin Orders Military Action Against Paramilitary Group Wagner Russian military helicopters open fire on Wagner convoy after group seizes southern city, prompting Putin's vow to defend Russia. Zenger · Jun 24, 2023
Kremlin denies Putin has fled Moscow as Russia president’s plane ‘disappears’ Plane used by Russian president disappears from flight tracker after leaving Moscow The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin - Wagner's leader from ex-hotdog vendor to leading fight against Putin The former hotdog vendor, who benefitted from having Putin as a powerful patron, has now moved into his most dangerous role yet: preaching open rebellion against his country's military leadership Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023 Global unease over mutiny in Russia Countries around the world were closely watching events unfolding on Saturday in Russia, where a mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group posed the most serious challenge yet to President Vladimir Putin’s long rule.
Axios · Jun 24, 2023 Putin accuses Wagner boss of treason and vows to squash uprising The uprising is the biggest threat to Putin's rule since he came to power more than two decades ago.
France 24 · Jun 24, 2023 Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner boss who led an armed rebellion in Russia The head of the Russian Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said overnight he had taken control of the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don as part of an attempt to oust Russia’s defence minister. The 62-year-old's open challenge to Moscow’s military comes after months of growing tensions over the conduct of the…
France 24 · Jun 24, 2023 Wagner Group launches rebellion against Russian military establishment Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called for an armed uprising to topple Russia's military establishment on Friday, prompting President Vladimir Putin to denounce the mercenaries' actions as "treason" and Russian authorities to call for Prigozhin’s arrest. British intelligence said early Saturday that some of the group's forces were heading towards…
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Ukraine commanders to exploit ‘military coup’ in Russia to re-take territory Commanders to advance in eastern Ukraine as Wagner troops’ move on Moscow leaves Russian army in disarray
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023 Turmoil in Russia: What foreign governments are saying Countries are keeping a close eye on the situation in Russia as Wagner rebellion escalates instability in region.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023 Mercenary leader defends ‘patriots’ as forces enter key Russian city Putin earlier warned: “All those who prepared the rebellion will suffer inevitable punishment"
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023 ‘Spitting on soldiers’ graves’: Russians react to Wagner mutiny Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has angered Putin supporters as he stages mutiny against military command.
Bangkok Post · Jun 24, 2023 Rebel tanks in southern Russia town ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia: The sound of ambulance and police sirens filled the air on Saturday in Rostov-on-Don — a hub for Russia’s Ukraine campaign — where the rebellious Wagner mercenary force said it had taken over key facilities.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023 Prigozhin and Wagner could not challenge Putin’s power directly, but they exposed his weakening grip The insurrection wasn’t going stop the war: Prigozhin shared Putin’s aims in Ukraine. But a distracted Russia is good for the world
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Wagner mutiny: What is the mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin? Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but the Wagner leader’s threats against the country’s military leadership show tensions escalating to an alarming extent