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The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

Ukraine says Bakhmut battle grinding down Russia’s best units

Comments from presidential aide are the latest signal of a shift by Kyiv to continue the defence of the city.

Al Jazeera

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukraine endures the largest missile barrage in weeks; casualties mount in the battle for Bakhmut; a draft law in Georgia stirs anti-Russian sentiment

The Guardian - AU

First Thing: seven killed in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz denounces ‘brutal act’ after suspected gunman found dead. Plus, the people who inherit hobbies from loved ones

The Guardian - UK

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Wagner head says Russian forces facing ammunition shortages – as it happened

Yevgeny Prigozhin thanks Kremlin for ‘heroic’ production increase but says concerns about shortages remain. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Russia infighting as Vladimir Putin cuts phones used by head of Wagner mercenaries

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russian mercenary group Wagner and Vladimir Putin's previous chef, has been cut off from secure government phones

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian forces still trying to hold Bakhmut despite heavy casualties

Soldiers and analysts suggest defending city has become more of a political than practical issue, as Russian push continues

The Guardian - UK

Military briefing: Ukraine’s battle of diminishing returns for Bakhmut

Eastern Ukrainian city has become an attritional trap where both sides seek to deplete each other’s ranks

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Russia unleashes 'retaliatory' missile barrage on Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant briefly loses power supply

At least six people are dead after Russian strikes hit a series of Ukrainian regions, knocking out power to several areas, as well as to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

ABC News

Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut

The Wagner mercenary chief says Russians hold part of the bombed-out Ukrainian city of Bakhmut as the EU agrees to push ahead on joint arms buying to help Kyiv.

The New Daily

Devastating Bakhmut battle sees five Russian soldiers killed for every Ukrainian

An anonymous NATO official said that intelligence showed Russia’s losses in the assault on the eastern town of Bakhmut far outweighed Ukraine’s

Daily Mirror

Ex-Wagner mercenary Andrey Medvedev: 'I apologise to the Ukrainian people'

FRANCE 24 spoke to Andrey Medvedev, a deserter of Russia's Wagner Group, almost two months after he fled to Norway. The 26-year-old Russian ex-mercenary entered the country illegally on January 13 in a bid to seek asylum there. Speaking from Oslo, Medvedev explained that he "witnessed many things" while fighting…

France 24

Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country.

Al Jazeera

Mercenary group claims Russian control over Bakhmut as Ukrainians remain defiant

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group claims his forces have taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

The New Daily

Mother of Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin wins rare appeal against EU sanctions

The mother of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin won a legal bid on Wednesday to overturn European Union sanctions against her, as a court ruled there was no proof that she bore responsibility for his actions.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Russian Wagner Group chief claims extended gains in Bakhmut

The owner of Russia's Wagner Group military company says that his troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut as fierce fighting has continued in the war’s longest battle

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russians Claim Control over Eastern Bakhmut, Ukrainians Defiant

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Wednesday his forces had taken full control of the eastern part of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, scene of one of the bloodiest battles of the year-long war. If the claim is true, it would mean Russian forces control nearly half…

France 24

Bakhmut may fall 'in coming days', NATO's Stoltenberg warns

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut may fall into Russian hands in the coming days after months of intense fighting. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

The New Daily

Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens

Ukrainian troops will keep defending the eastern city of Bakhmut and reinforcements will be sent in, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

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France 24

Ukraine, Russia exchange scores of POWs as UN chief heads to Kyiv

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was on his way to Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday as Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war. Zelensky said earlier in the day that the Ukrainian military would be sending reinforcements to the besieged city of Bakhmut, belying earlier reports…

Evening Standard

Zelensky orders more troops to ‘help the guys’ defend Bakhmut against Russian onslaught

Ukraine’s military chiefs push to ‘reinforce, not withdraw’ as Russia suffers heavy losses

The Guardian - UK

Ukrainian leaders agree to continue Bakhmut defence as casualties mount

Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary force says his troops’ position could be in peril due to a lack of ammunition

The Independent UK

Ukraine news – latest: Zelensky vows to ‘find murderers’ after soldier ‘shot by Russians’

Footage shows man in wooded area gunned down after sharing support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

Who are the Wagner mercenaries and why are they so involved in Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but their leader’s frank dispatches have increasingly rattled the Moscow establishment

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Wagner chief says ‘knocking on all doors’ for arms from Putin

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s representative denied entry to Russian military headquarter over war talks

The New Daily

Wagner boss suggests Russian ‘betrayal’ in bloodiest battle

The founder of Russia's mercenary force has suggested "betrayal" as he demands ammunition from Moscow for the grinding battle in Bakhmut. Just days ago

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