Putin appeals to public after Wagner leader Prigozhin breaks silence over mutiny We were only protesting about the state of the war, says mutiny leader in first public message The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
‘Not overthrowing power’: Wagner boss Prigozhin defends uprising Russian mercenary boss issues first audio statement since aborted mutiny, insists his forces reacted to being attacked. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
Prigozhin breaks silence in first message insisting he doesn't want to overthrow Putin Yevgeny Prigozhin didn’t offer any details as to where he was or what his future plans are but said he was forced to take action after the Russian military attempted to destroy Wagner Daily Mirror · 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
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
Watch live: James Cleverly questioned over Wagner group mutiny in Russia Watch live as MPs question James Cleverly and the defence department on Monday, 26 June, after the Wagner group mutiny in Russia. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Biden Discusses Russian Conflict With Ukrainian President Biden speaks with Ukrainian President over Russian hostilities and tensions with Wagner mercenary group Zenger · Jun 26, 2023
Disbelief, anger: Russians struggle to process Wagner revolt A Rostov native recalls Saturday’s spectacle as Moscow decides what to do with mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
Up First briefing: Russian rebellion; 'Cop City' protests; Alzheimer's drug approval Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a failed rebellion in Russia. Activists in Atlanta hold a week of action against a police training facility. An Alzheimer's drug could be approved soon, but hurdles remain. WEKU · Jun 26, 2023
Where is Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin? Kremlin says Russian mercenary leader met President Vladimir Putin five days after failed rebellion to assure him he was loyal to Russia and him Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023
Russia defence chief Shoigu appears in video after Wagner revolt Footage of Sergey Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine airs after rebellion led by mercenary boss seeking his removal. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
Wagner mutiny in Russia raises questions on overseas influence PARIS: Russian mercenary group Wagner has been seen for years as an armed extension of Moscow's influence in Syria and Africa -- a status now called into question by its leader's aborted revolt. Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023
First Thing: Russia attempts to restore calm after Wagner mutiny Footage shows defence minister Sergei Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine. Plus, how El Niño is affecting global heating in 2023 The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
China downplays Wagner group rebellion to support Russia China’s support to most credible ally came during Russian eputy foreign minister’s unannounced visit The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Live Updates | Fallout from Russian mercenary armed revolt Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster
The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 488 of the invasion Russia releases images of defence minister visiting occupied Ukraine; criminal case reported to still be open on Yevgeny Prigozhin
Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023 Vladimir Putin's FSB thugs employed mob tactics to halt coup leader's march on Moscow Wagner group chef Yevgeny Prigozhin sparked panic in the halls of the Kremlin on Saturday when he announced that he was marching 25,000 of his elite and murderous mercenaries on to Moscow to topple Russia's military leadership
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 What is the Wagner 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 · Jun 26, 2023 Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The exiled Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin Long a low-profile Russian businessman, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken the spotlight in Russia
Zenger · Jun 26, 2023 Wagner Effect: Gold Climbs On Russia’s Internal Chaos, Soft Dollar Spot gold traded 0.2% higher at $1,925 per ounce during Monday afternoon’s Asian trading session.
Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023 Russia’s ‘internal affair’: China plays down Wagner mutiny impact Beijing stresses ‘national stability’ as state media reports the collapse of the Wagner revolt strengthened Putin.
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023 Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu ‘visits’ troops in first appearance since Wagner rebellion As Ukraine says there have been 250 combat clashes in the last week along the frontline
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023 Monday briefing: How Russia pulled back from the brink of civil war In today’s newsletter: Over the weekend, Russian mercenary group Wagner marched on Moscow, only to turn back at the last moment. Why did one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies turn on him – and how was bloodshed averted?
The Guardian - UK · 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
France 24 · Jun 26, 2023 Putin says Wagner mutineers can join Russian army or 'go to Belarus' Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation about Wagner's aborted rebellion on Monday, thanking soldiers and mercenaries for avoiding bloodshed and stating that Wagner mutineers could either join the army or "go to Belarus". Earlier, the mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his actions in an audio statement, claiming he…