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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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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Mercenary leader defends ‘patriots’ as forces enter key Russian city

Putin earlier warned: “All those who prepared the rebellion will suffer inevitable punishment"

Manchester Evening News

‘Spitting on soldiers’ graves’: Russians react to Wagner mutiny

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has angered Putin supporters as he stages mutiny against military command.

Al Jazeera

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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

The Independent UK

Who are the Wagner Group and leader Yevgeny Prigozhin?

A former hot dog stand owner and low-profile businessman who benefited from having President Vladimir Putin as a powerful patron, Yevgeny Prigozhin…

The National (Scotland)

Ukraine leaders react to political turmoil in Russia

Officials voice belief that Wagner paramilitaries’ revolt against Moscow leaders is sign of more Russian instability to come

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia as emergency Cobra meeting held

The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia

The Prime Minister urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives.

The Independent UK

'Civil war' breaks out in Russia as mercenaries and army clash say reports

Some local outlets said three helicopters has been shot down and Vladimir Putin described the attack as 'a stab in the back'

Wales Online

Who is Prigozhin, the Wagner chief taking on Russia’s military?

Yevgeny Prigozhin has risen to prominence after mercenaries from his Wagner Group played a role in the Ukraine war.

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The Guardian - UK

The Wagner rebellion has been called off but Putin has never looked weaker

Images of tanks in streets of Moscow evoked the faltering Soviet Union’s final months in 1991, raising hopes of history repeating itself

Evening Standard

Loyalty of Russia security forces ‘key to how crisis plays out’ for Moscow after Wagner rebellion, says MoD

UK defence officials said feud between the Wagner group and the Russian defence ministry ‘escalated into outright military confrontation’ in the early hours of Saturday

France 24

Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

Rebel mercenaries advanced north towards Moscow after seizing a key military base Saturday, just as Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's vowed to defeat the revolt and head off the threat of civil war.

The Independent UK

Wagner group rebellion call marks ‘most significant challenge’ to Russia – MoD

UK defence officials said the loyalty of Russia’s security forces ‘will be key to how the crisis plays out’.

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‘We’ll head to Moscow’: Rebel mercenaries’ leader claims he controls Rostov inside Russia itself

Rebel Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin says he controls the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don as part of a bid to oust the military leadership

The Guardian - UK

Rostov-on-Don: why has Russian city been targeted by Wagner group?

Mercenary force’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his fighters are in control of the city’s military sites

The Guardian - UK

Happy endings: the Ukrainian boy stranded in a basement who you helped to escape

After Russia invaded Ukraine, Tymofiy was the only child left in his village. Guardian readers played a vital role in bringing him to safety

The Guardian - UK

Wagner chief vows revenge on Moscow: what we know so far

Yevgheny Prigozhin claims Russian military killed scores of his fighters in rocket attack while Moscow accuses him of armed mutiny

Wales Online

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'

The Guardian - AU

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 Independent UK

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

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