The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

Russia’s Prigozhin Renews Appeal for More Ammunition to Seize City of Bakhmut

The head of the Wagner private militia on Monday renewed his appeal to Russia's defense ministry to increase ammunition shipments to his fighters trying to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Yevgeny Prigozhin has frequently clashed with Moscow's defense establishment over the conduct of Russia's campaign in Ukraine…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023

Russia's Prigozhin renews appeal for more ammunition to seize city of Bakhmut

The head of the Wagner private militia on Monday renewed his appeal to Russia's defence ministry to increase ammunition shipments to his fighters trying to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: explosion derails Russian train; at least 34 injured after Pavlohrad attack

Freight train derailed in border region of Bryansk; children among those injured in attack that appeared to target ammunition depot

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Over two dozen killed as Russia strikes cities across Ukraine

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine early on Friday, killing at least 26 people, according to local officials. Ukraine said it downed 21 Russian missiles and two attack drones overnight. Meanwhile a deal on Ukrainian food exports transiting across EU countries has been reached. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 19 people in missile strikes

Russia has attacked cities in a wide arc across Ukraine, extending from the capital Kyiv and through central and southern regions, with at least 19 people killed, according to media and officials.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Malign actors could ‘hyper-charge’ Sudan conflict, say ex-envoys

Former ambassadors and analysts say lasting ceasefire vital to thwart attempts to capitalise on unrest

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Sudan: questions about Wagner Group involvement as another African country falls prey to Russian mercenaries

After more than a week of intense fighting between Sudanese government troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum, many western countries – including the US and UK – are evacuating their nationals from the strife-torn city.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023

Russian forces try to cut key supply routes in fighting around Bakhmut

Russian troops tried on Thursday to sever important supply routes into the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut and thereby put more pressure on defending forces, Ukrainian officers said.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Forced deportation of children from Ukraine by Moscow is genocide, Council of Europe says – as it happened

International human rights body calls for immediate and urgent action to halt movement of children from Ukraine by Russia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears

Reports suggest Ukrainian forces may have started securing a foothold among weak Russian defences in southern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023