In Russia, Wagner Rebellion Echoes Another Coup Attempt in 1917
Amid a flagging war effort, a popular commander turned his troops toward Russia’s own capital, undermining the government. It happened last weekend — and in 1917.
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Kramatorsk strike death toll rises to 11; Biden says Putin is a ‘pariah’ – as it happened
Three children among dead in Russian attack that hit pizza restaurant in eastern Ukraine; US president says ‘hard to tell’ if Putin weakened by Wagner mutiny. This blog is now closed. See all our Ukraine coverageThree children were among the dead, with…
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 490 of the invasion
Nato chief says alliance will defend members after Wagner relocates to Belarus; two Russian warships spotted off TaiwanSee all our coverage of Russia and Ukraine Continue reading…
Nato ready to face threat from ‘Moscow or Minsk’, says alliance head after Wagner chief’s exile
Jens Stoltenberg says alliance has strengthened eastern flank and will protect ‘every inch of Nato territory’ after Prigozhin moveSee all our Ukraine coverageNato chief Jens Stoltenberg has said the alliance is ready to defend itself against any threat…
As Wagner boss walks free after revolt, Russia continues crackdown on critics
The Kremlin has promised not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin after reaching an agreement with him that he would halt the uprising and retreat to neighboring Belarus.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Wagner Chief in Exile
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Belarusian leader confirms arrival of exiled Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin
Moscow claims paramilitaries have agreed to hand over weapons after failed Rostov uprisingRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin flew into exile in Belarus on his private jet on Tuesday, as Moscow claimed the parami…
Putin tells security staff they prevented civil war as Prigozhin lands in Belarus
Russian president makes address at Kremlin and says that Wagner was entirely financed by state – despite years of denialsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has appeared outside the Kremlin to tell members of Russia’s security servic…
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 489 of the invasion
Lukashenko confirms Prigozhin is in Belarus; Putin tells security forces they averted a ‘civil war’; Zelenskiy claims advances ‘in all directions’See all our coverage of Russia and UkraineAleksandr Lukashenko appears to have confirmed that the Wagner f…
After Wagner Mutiny, Russians Note Absence of Kremlin Leaders
Neither Vladimir V. Putin nor the leader of the Wagner mercenary group made public appearances on Sunday, a day after an armed rebellion shook the nation.