The Latest Breaking News from Yevgeny Prigozhin

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

Wagner boss blasts Russia’s elite following Moscow drone attack

Russian mercenary force boss Yevgeny Prigozhin issued expletive-laden statement criticising failure to protect Moscow.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Moscow drone attack exposes Russia's vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military

A drone attack on Moscow has exposed breaches in Russia’s air defenses and underlined the Russian capital’s vulnerability amid expectations of a massive Ukrainian counteroffensive

The Independent UK · 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

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

A daring cross-border raid in Belgorod; Russia and China deepen their economic ties

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 457

As the war enters its 457th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023