The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

The chaos in Russia is a morale booster for Ukraine as it pushes forward with its counteroffensive

The armed rebellion against the Russian military may have ended quickly, but the disarray within the enemy’s ranks was an unexpected gift and timely morale booster for Ukrainian troops

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin says Wagner uprising was ‘doomed to fail’ – as it happened

President addresses Russia as Yevgeny Prigozhin says ‘march’ was to avoid destruction of mercenary group, not to overthrow Putin

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2023

In the face of mutiny, humiliated Putin didn’t know what to do. We should worry about what he’ll do next

The Russian leader, having faltered, is likely to renew his assault on Ukraine and increase repression at home, says Samantha de Bendern, associate fellow at Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023

UK must 'prepare for sudden collapse of Russia and downfall of Vladimir Putin'

A senior government official says the UK must prepare for a 'whole range of different scenarios' following Wagner Group's failed coup attempt

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

The rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin: how a one-time food caterer became Vladimir Putin's biggest threat

Never during the 23 years of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule has he faced the kind of challenge posed by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s insurrection over the weekend.

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 488

As the war enters it 488th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023

After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?

The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.

WEKU · Jun 26, 2023

What the papers say – June 26

Russia, Glastonbury and the Duchess of York dominate Monday’s front pages.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

China downplays Wagner rebellion as Russia’s ‘internal affairs’

Beijing says it supports Russia in maintaining national stability, without explicitly referring to Vladimir Putin personally

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023

From Putin’s Chef To Kremlin Revolt Leader: The Rise Of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Former criminal turned oligarch, Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group poses a major threat to Vladimir Putin's regime

Zenger · Jun 25, 2023