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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 491 of the invasion

Death toll in Kramatorsk rocket attack rises to 12 as rescue operations end; Ukraine claims to be making advances towards Berdiansk and Mariupol

The Guardian - AU

Russia ‘arrests General Armageddon’ over knowledge of Wagner mutiny

Moscow plays down report, saying there ‘was and would be a lot of speculation and gossip’

The Independent UK

Russia holds General Sergei Surovikin over Wagner mutiny: Reports

The Moscow Times Russian-language service and a military blogger reported Surovikin’s arrest over links to Wagner force.

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Russian general who may have known about Wagner mutiny goes missing

US intelligence claims Gen Sergei Surovikin, who has close ties to Yevgeny Prigozhin, had prior knowledge of uprising

The Guardian - UK

As Wagner troops marched on Moscow, Ukraine made further gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s position weakened by the Wagner Group’s mutiny amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Russian Mercenary Leader’s March On Moscow Rattles Putin’s Command

Yevgeny Prigozhin's rebellion exposes fragility within Putin's leadership, with potential impacts on war efforts.

Zenger

Prigozhin ‘aimed to capture Russian generals’

WASHINGTON: Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin aimed to detain the heads of the Russian military in last week’s mutiny, but they discovered his planned rebellion early and avoided capture, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

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Nato warning over Wagner troops in Belarus

Nato has issued a stark warning that the presence of Russia’s Wagner Group in Belarus could create issues for the bloc’s Eastern European members.

The Week

Top Russian general arrested after going missing amid claims he knew about Wagner mutiny

It is alleged that General Sergei ‘Armageddon’ Surovikin is being held at the Lefortovo pre-trial detention centre over a plot to oust defence minister Sergei Shoigu

Daily Mirror

Russia Looks Increasingly Medieval After the Coup That Wasn't

Feudal-style squabbling with the control of nuclear weapons at stake.

Reason

The Russian coup-that-wasn’t fell flat. The next one might not

While some analysts have argued that Putin’s rule was never truly threatened, Putin’s actions suggest he believed otherwise

The Guardian - US

Wagner debacle in Russia raises red flags for African states and how they manage their security

The brief rebellion led against the Kremlin by the head of the Wagner mercenary forces in Russia last week sent shock waves across the world.

The Conversation

Editorial: Prigozhin embarked on mutiny, but long ago Putin betrayed his nation

There’s a good deal of poetic justice weaving through the surreal coup attempt over the weekend that enveloped Russia in chaos and posed a grave threat to Vladimir Putin’s 23-year grip on power.

Chicago Tribune

Time 'to welcome Sweden as a full member of NATO', says Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday he has called a meeting of senior officials from Turkey, Sweden and Finland on July 6 to try to overcome Turkish objections to Sweden joining the military organisation. "The time is now to welcome Sweden as a full member of NATO," Stoltenberg told reporters…

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Al Jazeera

NATO will defend members from threat of Wagner forces in Belarus

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says military alliance will protect members from threats by either ‘Moscow or Minsk’.

Tribune News Service

Failed Russian mutiny boosts prospects for more US arms to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden says it’s too early to tell what the turmoil in Moscow will mean for Russian President Vladimir Putin. But the 24-hour mutiny by mercenaries is likely to bolster those in Washington seeking to boost support for Ukraine’s war effort.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 490

As the war enters it 490th day, these are the main developments.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 490 of the invasion

At least ten killed after Russian strike hits restaurant in Kramatorsk; Ukraine reforms domestic weapons production with appointment of Herman Smetanin

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Putin Tells Troops They Averted Civil War Amid Wagner Rebellion

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised military actions and revealed payments to mercenaries

The Guardian - US

US targets Wagner by sanctioning gold companies suspected of funding group

‘The US will continue to target the Wagner group’s revenue streams to degrade its expansion and violence,’ US treasury says

The Independent UK

US sanctions gold companies suspected of supporting Wagner mercenaries in Russia

Russian mercenary group’s future in question after leader exiled to Belarus

France 24

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The Independent UK

NATO warns not to underestimate Russian forces, and tells Moscow it has increased preparedness

NATO’s chief said Tuesday that the power of Russia’s military shouldn’t be underestimated following the weekend mutiny against it by Wagner Group mercenaries, and said the alliance has increased its readiness to confront Russia in recent days

France 24

Putin's defence chief Shoigu survived Wagner’s challenge – but for how long?

Russia’s embattled defence minister was in the hot seat long before Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries racing to Moscow on a stated mission to oust him. The latter’s failure shows President Vladimir Putin is unwilling to sacrifice his long-time confidant – at least for now.

France 24

What does the future hold for Wagner in Africa after the failed rebellion?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that Wagner group troops would continue to operate in Mali and the Central African Republic following the rebellion led by their commander Yevgeny Prigozhin last weekend. Lavrov’s words came amid questions over the private militia’s role in Africa after more than five…

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