The Latest Breaking News from Yevgeny Prigozhin

Ukraine needs more time before its counter-offensive, says Zelenskiy

Losses would be unacceptable without more heavy weapons promised by west, says president

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Ukraine strikes back in Bakhmut, as Russia wrangles with Wagner

What happened in the 63rd week of Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 442 of the invasion

Zelenskiy says losses would be unacceptably high if spring counter-offensive launched too early; Kremlin spokesperson described military operation in Ukraine as ‘very difficult’

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Wagner on all fronts: Why does Putin's private army suddenly seek spotlight?

His latest rant included a line about the "happy grandfather" bungling Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. It was posted on May 9, just as Vladimir Putin was presiding over the Victory Day parade on Red Square. Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin referring to and why has he himself spectacularly stepped out…

France 24 · May 10, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 441 of the invasion

Ukrainian official says Russians in Bakhmut have been pushed back by up to 2km; Russia’s Transneft reports attack on oil pipeline

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Russian forces retreating in Bakhmut, says Ukraine commander

Reports of Russian forces retreating in the besieged city which has been scene of of the bloodiest ground combat in Europe since World War Two

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

UK proscribing Wagner group as terrorist ‘will help Ukrainians sue’

Lawyer leading refugees’ case says British designation would also weaken Russian mercenary force straight away

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Russian mercenary chief says he's still not getting enough shells for Ukraine

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin complained on Wednesday that his Wagner fighters were still not getting enough shells from the defence ministry to underpin what he said was their advance in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Russian brigade seriously damaged, Bakhmut still Moscow's top target - Kyiv

Ukraine's military said on Wednesday its forces had seriously damaged though not destroyed Russia's 72nd Separate Motor-rifle Brigade near Bakhmut, and that the eastern city remained Moscow's main target.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Ukraine unit says Russian brigade flees outskirts of Bakhmut

A Ukrainian military unit said on Wednesday it had routed a Russian infantry brigade from frontline territory near Bakhmut, claiming to confirm an account by the head of Russia's Wagner private army that the Russian forces had fled.

Reuters · May 10, 2023