The Latest Breaking News from Yevgeny Prigozhin

UK becomes first country to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles

Britain on Thursday became the first country to begin supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, which will allow Kyiv's forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines. The development comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country’s military needed more time to prepare an…

France 24 · May 11, 2023

Wagner boss Prigozhin says situation on Russian flanks near Bakhmut is bad

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday that his forces' flanks were under pressure near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, resulting in the loss of ground that his men had captured at heavy cost.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

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 says Russian forces flee Bakhmut outskirts

Ukraine's Third Separate Assault Brigade claims to have has routed Russian forces from frontline territory near the eastern city of Bakhmut.

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Russia denies reports of Ukrainian breakthroughs along front lines

Russia's defence ministry on Thursday denied reports that Ukrainian forces had broken through in various places along the front lines and said the military situation was under control.

Reuters · May 10, 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