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The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Armed rebellion led by Wagner mercenary group marks 'most significant challenge to Russian state' in recent times

UK defence officials have spoken out following the news

Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023

Putin accuses Wagner Group of a treasonous 'military uprising' in Russia

Russia's Defense Ministry says Wagner mercenaries are marching on Moscow. Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin has been formally charged with "inciting an armed revolt" by Russia's Federal Security Bureau.

WEKU · Jun 24, 2023

Mercenary chief aims to topple Russia's military leaders in rebellion

Troops from the Wagner group have crossed into Russia from Ukraine and pledged to 'destroy anyone who stands in our way'

Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023

Anthony Albanese says Russia must end Ukraine invasion as pro-Putin protesters march on Kirribilli House

Sydney protest was held over the decision to block the building of a new Russian embassy near Parliament House in Canberra

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The Wagner Group mercenary chief urging a ‘civil war’ against Putin

Long a low-profile Russian businessman, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken the spotlight in Russia

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner chief claims to have seized military sites in Rostov as Moscow implements anti-terror measures

Yevgeny Prigozhin says his fighters will march on capital unless military leaders come to him in extraordinary escalation of tensions

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

Russian mercenary chief who called for rebellion confirms he and his troops reached city in Russia

The owner of the Wagner private military contractor who called for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister has confirmed in a video that he and his troops have reached Rostov-on-Don

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023

Why Wagner mercenary force has moved against Russia’s military

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his fighters are not involved in a military coup but ‘a march of justice’.

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023

Albanese says Russia should withdraw from Ukraine; Australia sanctions three MH17 culprits – as it happened

Australian prime minister says ‘it is Russia and its involvement that keeps this war going’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023