The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Wagner mutiny was ‘unprecedented’ threat to Putin’s authority, Cleverly says

The Foreign Secretary said the rebellion exposed the ‘cracks’ in Russian support for the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

The week in Ukraine: When Prigozhin turned Wagner's tanks on Russia

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU · Jun 26, 2023

Failed Wagner Group coup leaves Putin humiliated and Belarus dictator Lukashenko more secure – for now

For Vladimir Putin, the abortive Wagner Group coup has been a humiliating affair that exposed his lack of control over military units ostensibly fighting for Russia. It was an episode that the Russian president is unlikely to forgive in a hurry.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023

Italy ‘was monitoring Lebedev villa at time of Boris Johnson visit’

Intelligence service believed property was being used for espionage purposes, documentary claims

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023

Putin: the beginning of the end?

PARIS - The revolt by the Wagner mercenary group has exposed glaring weaknesses in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions over his capacity to weather the growing threats to his political survival, analysts say.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023

Michael McFaul Makes the Case for Reaching out to the "Russian Diaspora"

A leading US expert on Russia advocates outreach to Putin's Russian opponents and encouraging emigration from Russia. The best way to encourage Russians to leave is to allow more of them to come to the West.

Reason · Jun 26, 2023

Vladimir Putin fails to mention mutiny in first statement since Wagner group boss exiled

He congratulated participants of an industrial forum, and made no mention of the weekend’s revolt

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Vladimir Putin’s defence minister ‘rushes to war zone’ to face down bid to oust him

Sergei Shoigu, Vladimir Putin's defence minister has been filmed in the war zone flying over military positions and talking with his commanders as he faces down attempt to oust him

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Wagner's coup WON'T change course of Ukraine war - but Putin is weakened, says expert

On Saturday, the leader of the Wagner Company Yevgeny Prigozhin and his 25,000 mercenaries stormed Rostov-on-Don in the south of the country with plans to march on Moscow and depose Vladimir Putin's top military brass

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Who is Sergei Shoigu? Military commander at centre of Russia Wagner crisis

Defence minister shown speaking to troops and making helicopter visit

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023