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Iraqi killed fighting for Russia's Wagner in Ukraine, says group founder

An Iraqi citizen fighting with Russia's Wagner mercenary force was killed in Ukraine in early April, the first confirmed case of a Middle East native dying in the conflict, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Prigozhin asks prosecutors to probe 'crime' by top Russian defence officials

Russia's most powerful mercenary, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said on Wednesday that he had asked prosecutors to investigate whether senior Russian defence officials had committed any "crime" before or during the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

How Putin’s taste for jail jargon changed Russia

Growing up in St Petersburg, Russia’s leader was fascinated with prison songs and sambo, a form of wrestling.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Russia's reaction to the drone attacks on Moscow

Ukraine launched its biggest ever drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday but air defences destroyed all eight of the drones, Russia said, bringing the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the capital.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Russian MP says three drones downed over exclusive Moscow suburb

A senior Russian politician said three drones shot down over Moscow on Tuesday had been downed over the Russian capital's exclusive Rublyovka suburb, where President Vladimir Putin has an official residence.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: morning explosions in Kyiv after Ukraine claims to have downed 37 missiles overnight – as it happened

Capital’s mayor warns residents to take shelter after explosions reported in central area

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2023

Who will take over when Putin regime ends?

Let us suppose that the current Russian regime collapses, with or without a Ukrainian military victory to give it a final shove. Who would be the least objectionable candidate to take over in Moscow?

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

Mercenary Prigozhin says Kremlin blanking him on state media will provoke backlash

Russia's most powerful mercenary said on Sunday he was convinced that senior Kremlin officials had banned reporting about him on state media, cautioning that such a misleading approach would lead to a backlash from the Russian people within months.

Reuters · May 28, 2023

Putin ‘planning provocation’ at nuclear plant to disrupt Ukraine counteroffensive, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s defence ministry claims Russian forces will strike the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Wagner mercenaries ‘withdraw from Bakhmut to focus on other battles in Donbas,’ says MoD

Wagner Group forces have begun to withdraw from the city of Bakhmut and will likely focus on other offensive operations in the Donbas region, according to British intelligence chiefs.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023