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Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief presumed dead in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: Has Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin’s madcap mutineer, met his end?

In today’s newsletter: Yevgeny Prigozhin is almost certainly dead – but, with the current state of chaos in Russia, could his plane crash be a smokescreen?

The Guardian - UK

🔴 Live: Russian investigators recover flight recorders, 10 bodies from Wagner crash

Russian investigators said Friday they had recovered flight recorders and 10 bodies from the scene of the plane crash presumed to have killed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin two days ago. Earlier Friday, a Kremlin spokesperson said "speculation" the crash had been ordered by the government was an “absolute lie”. Follow…

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U.S. intelligence says an intentional explosion brought down Wagner chief Prigozhin’s plane

An official says reporters indicate Yevgeny Prigozhin was ‘very likely’ targeted and that the explosion falls in line with Vladimir Putin’s ‘long history of trying to silence his critics.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Lars von Trier defends ‘Russian lives matter also’ comment

Film-maker criticises Danish PM for donating F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and posing with Volodymyr Zelenskiy

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 548

As the war enters its 548th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space still so hard?

In 2019, India attempted to land a spacecraft on the Moon – and ended up painting a kilometres-long streak of debris on its barren surface. Now the Indian Space Research Organisation has returned in triumph, with the Chandrayaan-3 lander successfully touching down near the south pole of Earth’s rocky neighbour.

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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 548 of the invasion

Putin says Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘made some serious mistakes in his life’; US will begin training Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in October

The Guardian - AU

US sanctions 11 Russians and 2 re-education facilities involved in forced transfer of Ukrainian kids

The United States has announced sanctions against 11 Russians and two re-education facilities reportedly involved in the forced transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children, accusing Moscow of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity

The Independent UK

While world media speculates on Wagner chief's presumed death, Russian state media shies away

News that Russia’s Wagner mercenary chief was believed dead in a plane crash has dominated world reports, along with speculation that it might be linked to his June mutiny

The Independent UK

Wreckage of Russian warlord's plane spotted from space (satellite photo)

A satellite has spotted the wreckage of the plane that went down in northwestern Russia on Aug. 23, apparently with Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on board.

Space

Vladimir Putin's suspected elimination of Yevgeny Prigozhin: The hunter to become the hunted?

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, is presumed dead. Russia’s Air Transport Agency has said he was on the passenger manifest of 10 people on board a private jet that came down in a fiery crash close to Moscow, killing everyone on board, while a Telegram channel associated…

The Conversation

Regardless of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's fate, Vladimir Putin benefits

On Aug. 23, Russian media reported that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, was listed among the passengers of a plane that crashed, leaving no survivors. Speculation has already begun about Putin’s potential involvement in the crash. This speculation is likely to continue unabated well into the future.

The Conversation

‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE invited to join the grouping of top emerging economies.

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Crude Closes Slightly Higher on Strength in U.S. Economic News

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.16 (+0.20%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) closed up +2.15 (+0.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday closed moderately higher. Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic news Thursday signals strength in the economy that is bullish for energy demand and crude prices....

Space

Russian cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS with nearly 3 tons of supplies

A robotic Russian Progress cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday night (Aug. 24), delivering nearly 3 tons of supplies to the outpost.

Inverse

Why Is Everyone Trying to Land at the South Pole of the Moon?

Because it's there, but also because it has resources that can support future lunar bases and Mars missions.

The Independent UK

What we know — and don't know — about the crash of a Russian mercenary's plane

The head of a Russian mercenary group who launched a rebellion against Moscow’s military leadership in June is presumed dead after a mysterious plane crash

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What did President Putin say about the Russia plane crash

Here is a translation of Putin’s comments after he broke his silence over the crash.

The Conversation

Brics expansion: six more nations are set to join – what they’re buying into

One key outcome of the 15th Brics summit, hosted by South Africa, is the decision to invite six more countries to join the group with effect from January 2024. They are Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. All six had applied for membership. The enlargement…

The Independent UK

Putin says Wagner chief had ‘complicated fate’ – as officials suggest explosion on plane caused fatal crash

Russian leader says Yevgeny Prigozhin made ‘serious mistakes in his life’ in first comments about the crash that left no survivors

The Independent UK

Wagner Group: Timeline of Yevgeny Progozhin’s private army as leader ‘killed in plane crash’

Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin’s chef because he formerly provide catering services to the Kremlin, is reported dead in plane crash northwest of Moscow

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Prigozhin’s fate: Putin couldn’t trust him and didn’t need him

Editorial: The Russian president was never going to forgive or forget his mutiny – and the Wagner group may have served its purpose

Zenger

Prigozhin Believed Dead In Plane Crash

Yevgeny Prigozhin, 62, leader of the Wagner Group who challenged Russian President Putin’s authority in June, is presumed dead

Evening Standard

OPINION - What next after Prigozhin’s reported death?: The Leader podcast

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who led a failed mutiny against Vladimir Putin in June, was one of ten people reportedly killed in a plane crash in Western Russia.

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