Wagner chief Prigozhin plane crash may be deliberate, says Kremlin
1 year, 6 months ago

Wagner chief Prigozhin plane crash may be deliberate, says Kremlin

Live Mint  

Russia said Wednesday the investigation into the plane crash that killed Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin included the possibility that it was caused deliberately, marking the first explicit acknowledgement that the mercenary chief may have been assassinated. "It is obvious that different versions are being considered, including the version - you know what we are talking about – let's say, a deliberate atrocity," reported Reuters quoting Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The plane crashed exactly two months since Prigozhin took control of Rostov in late June in a mutiny which shook the foundations of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brazil's aircraft investigation authority told Reuters that it will not it will not probe the crash of the Embraer jet made in Brazil under international rules "at the moment" because of a request by Russia.

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Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility

The Independent  

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Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan Prez over plane crash that killed 38
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan Prez over plane crash that killed 38

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted on Saturday that the Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin’s silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane. Friday’s assessments by Rashan Nabiyev and White House national security spokesperson John Kirby echoed those made by outside aviation experts …

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed plane
3 months ago

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed plane

NPR  

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed plane toggle caption Sergei Ilyin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a "tragic incident" following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
3 months ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash

New Indian Express  

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, while stopping short of claiming responsibility. The Kremlin said Putin apologised to Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev over the "tragic incident" in a phone call, but did not say Russian air defence shot the plane. "During this time, Grozny, …

Death of Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny provokes Western outrage but few concrete actions to stop Putin
1 year, 1 month ago

Death of Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny provokes Western outrage but few concrete actions to stop Putin

Associated Press  

As outrage over the death of chief Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny reverberates across the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin is turning a deaf ear to Western anger as he prepares to extend his 24-year rule in an election next month and police across Russia continue to squelch any protest attempts. Such efforts are key especially now, according to Galeotti, who …

Russia calls out US, NATO countries for snap judgment in Alexei Navalny’s death
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia calls out US, NATO countries for snap judgment in Alexei Navalny’s death

Live Mint  

Russia's foreign ministry accused the United States of making "sweeping accusations" over who was to blame for the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Friday. NATO countries are telling on themselves with their rush to judgment after Alexey Navalny’s death, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The leaders of NATO countries have exposed themselves with their knee-jerk …

Alexei Navalny 'had to die': How world reacted to death of Vladimir Putin's critic
1 year, 1 month ago

Alexei Navalny 'had to die': How world reacted to death of Vladimir Putin's critic

Live Mint  

Alexei Navalny death news: Reactions from across the world poured in as Russian media reported about the dead of the country's prominent opposition leader. Alexei Navalny, Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic and a significant opposition leader, reportedly died in prison, Russian media Tass news agency reported on Friday. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} While Navalny’s and Kremlin spokesperson and Krimlin said they "had …

How Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death was ‘orchestrated by Putin’s oldest ally’
1 year, 3 months ago

How Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death was ‘orchestrated by Putin’s oldest ally’

The Independent  

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Vladimir Putin ordered this man to kill Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin ordered this man to kill Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin: Report

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin's right-hand man the country's Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev- ordered the assassination of Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wall Street Journal reported citing Western intelligence and a former Russian intelligence officer. Yevgeny Prigozhin Death: Russian President Vladimir Putin has a phone call in Moscow, Russia. Nikolai Patrushev- who has served under Vladimir Putin since …

Putin claims Prigozhin's plane crashed after grenades exploded inside due to 'drink & drugs'
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin claims Prigozhin's plane crashed after grenades exploded inside due to 'drink & drugs'

Firstpost  

“Fragments of hand grenades were found in the bodies of those killed in the crash,” Putin said at a gathering of the Valdai Discussion Club thinktank in Sochi, Russia The plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to Vladimir Putin, was caused by hand grenades detonating inside the jet. “Fragments of hand grenades were found in the bodies of those …

Prigozhin plane crash: Hand grenade fragments in victims bodies, says Putin
1 year, 5 months ago

Prigozhin plane crash: Hand grenade fragments in victims bodies, says Putin

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 5 said the bodies of victims who died in the plane crash that killed mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, were found to have hand grenade fragments, as per an Associated Press report. Putin said experts investigating the crash had found “no indication of an external attack”, the report added. Prigozhin was chief of the Wagner …

Putin suggests Wagner boss Prigozhin’s plane brought down by grenade blast
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin suggests Wagner boss Prigozhin’s plane brought down by grenade blast

Al Jazeera  

Russian leader says grenade fragments were found in the bodies of those killed in the jet crash in which Wagner’s Yevgeny Prigozhin died. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the plane crash which killed the head of the Wagner mercenary force, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was caused by the detonation of hand grenades inside the aircraft. The Washington, DC-based Institute for …

Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin says
1 year, 5 months ago

Hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of victims in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin says

The Independent  

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Putin says ‘fragments of hand grenades’ found in remains of dead on Wagner boss’s crashed plane
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin says ‘fragments of hand grenades’ found in remains of dead on Wagner boss’s crashed plane

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Thursday that it was not an “external” attack that crashed the plane carrying Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin in August, but hand grenades within the aircraft. Speaking at the Valdai Forum in Sochi, Putin said the “chairman of the investigative committee just reported a few days ago that the fragments of hand grenades were …

Grenade fragments were found in bodies in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims
1 year, 5 months ago

Grenade fragments were found in bodies in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims

NPR  

Grenade fragments were found in bodies in Prigozhin's plane crash, Putin claims Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plane. Prigozhin owed his fortune to his ties with the …

Yevgeny Prigozhin's son takes command of Russia's Wagner Group
1 year, 5 months ago

Yevgeny Prigozhin's son takes command of Russia's Wagner Group

Firstpost  

Pavel Prigozhin, 25, is said to be engaged in negotiations with Rosgvardia, the Russian National Guard, regarding the potential involvement of the Wagner Group in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine The son of former Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has reportedly assumed command of the mercenary group. Pavel Prigozhin, 25, is said to be engaged in negotiations with Rosgvardia, the Russian …

Wagner’s Prigozhin hailed a hero, 40 days after death in plane crash
1 year, 5 months ago

Wagner’s Prigozhin hailed a hero, 40 days after death in plane crash

Al Jazeera  

Dozens pay respects in several Russian cities on a key date for mourning in the Eastern Orthodox church. Dozens of Russians from family to former fighters have held memorial services for Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to mark 40 days since his death, hailing him as a hero of the people. “He can be criticised for certain events, but …

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
1 year, 6 months ago

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy

Associated Press  

Why Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private jet plummeted into a field northwest of Moscow is still a mystery. After the death of Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on Aug. 23, 2023 northwest of Moscow, Russian officials moved quickly to take control of the Wagner military contractor’s personnel and assets abroad. “Their position was saved precisely by Prigozhin’s mutiny.” …

Zelensky tells UN to not make deals with Putin’s Russia: ‘Ask Prigozhin’
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelensky tells UN to not make deals with Putin’s Russia: ‘Ask Prigozhin’

The Independent  

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Yevgeny Prigozhin's death reveals Vladimir Putin's weakness
1 year, 6 months ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Yevgeny Prigozhin's death reveals Vladimir Putin's weakness

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian leader Vladimir Putin was behind the death of mutinous mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in an unexplained plane crash with his top lieutenants last month. Key points: The Kremlin called the suggestion that Mr Putin ordered the deaths of Mr Prigozhin an "absolute lie" Kyiv denounced Moscow's local elections on Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory …

‘Weak’ Putin killed Wagner mercenary chief Prigozhin, Zelensky says
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Weak’ Putin killed Wagner mercenary chief Prigozhin, Zelensky says

The Independent  

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The rise and fall of a Russian warlord
1 year, 6 months ago

The rise and fall of a Russian warlord

The Hindu  

On June 24 this year, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, marched his troops to within 200 kilometres of Moscow, protesting against the Russian Defence Ministry. Speculation, reactions, Putin’s response Two months later, Russian officials confirmed that Prigozhin had died in a plane crash near Moscow along with other top officials of Wagner, …

Prigozhin’s life and death exposed the rot in the Russian state
1 year, 6 months ago

Prigozhin’s life and death exposed the rot in the Russian state

Al Jazeera  

The political system in Russia, compromised by Putin, led to the Wagner Group’s mutiny and will continue to pose a risk to his grip on power. It is on the basis of this informal power system, which rewards people favoured by the Kremlin, that Prigozhin accumulated his vast wealth and managed to create a business empire spanning catering companies, media …

The Wagner mercenary group's second-in-command is buried in a quiet Moscow ceremony
1 year, 6 months ago

The Wagner mercenary group's second-in-command is buried in a quiet Moscow ceremony

The Independent  

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The Wagner mercenary group’s second-in-command is buried in a quiet Moscow ceremony
1 year, 6 months ago

The Wagner mercenary group’s second-in-command is buried in a quiet Moscow ceremony

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The man who is believed to have given Russian mercenary group Wagner its name was buried Thursday during a quiet ceremony at a military cemetery in Moscow. Utkin, a former member of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service and a retired special forces officer who served in Russian wars in Chechnya, served as Wagner’s second-in-command. He noted last week …

Will the Wagner Group retaliate against Russia after leader’s fatal plane crash?
1 year, 6 months ago

Will the Wagner Group retaliate against Russia after leader’s fatal plane crash?

The Independent  

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'I am doing fine...': Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's THIS video goes viral
1 year, 6 months ago

'I am doing fine...': Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's THIS video goes viral

India TV News  

After a plane crash claimed the life of Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin last week, a video of him a few days before his death has gone viral on social media. 'Deliberate wrongdoing' behind Prigozhin's death The Kremlin on Wednesday said that 'deliberate wrongdoing's is among the possible causes behind the plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny …

Kremlin says Prigozhin plane may have been downed on purpose, as followers pay tributes at his grave
1 year, 6 months ago

Kremlin says Prigozhin plane may have been downed on purpose, as followers pay tributes at his grave

ABC  

The Kremlin says that investigators have been considering the possibility that the plane carrying mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was downed on purpose, the first explicit acknowledgement that he may have been assassinated. Key points: The Kremlin says investigators have made no formal conclusions yet Russia says it will not probe the crash under international rules Prigozhin's followers laid tributes where …

What do Russians think of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death?
1 year, 6 months ago

What do Russians think of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death?

Al Jazeera  

In Russia, Yevgeny Prigozhin is a polarizing figure. On Tuesday, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group was quietly buried in a private ceremony on the outskirts of St Petersburg. A plane crash north of Moscow last week killed Prigozhin and much of the leadership of the Wagner Group. So what do Russians think about Prigozhin now, and what does …

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin long feared he'd be assassinated on his $10M private jet before it was 'blown up' - and used elaborate ruses and disguises to travel incognito
1 year, 6 months ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin long feared he'd be assassinated on his $10M private jet before it was 'blown up' - and used elaborate ruses and disguises to travel incognito

Daily Mail  

Prigozhin used a web of deception when traveling on the $10 million jet The Embraer Legacy 600 plunged to earth in a fiery crash on August 23 Long before his private jet plunged to the ground last week, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin had feared the plane could be the means of his assassination, according to a new report. Long before …

Russians are convinced Wagner warlord Prigozhin is still alive as conspiracy spreads that Putin killed body double
1 year, 6 months ago

Russians are convinced Wagner warlord Prigozhin is still alive as conspiracy spreads that Putin killed body double

The Independent  

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In new twist, Kremlin says Prigozhin plane crash may have been caused deliberately
1 year, 6 months ago

In new twist, Kremlin says Prigozhin plane crash may have been caused deliberately

Firstpost  

The private Embraer jet on which Prigozhin was travelling to St Petersburg from Moscow crashed north of the Russian capital killing all 10 people on board on August 23, including two other top Wagner figures, his four bodyguards and a crew of three The Kremlin on Wednesday said that the investigation into the plane crash which killed mercenary chief Yevgeny …

Russia refuses to probe Prigozhin plane crash
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia refuses to probe Prigozhin plane crash

Live Mint  

Aircraft investigators from Russia have declined to conduct an immediate investigation into the tragic crash of a Brazilian-manufactured Embraer jet that resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a prominent mercenary figure. According to Brazil's aircraft investigation authority, Russia relayed this decision, informing them that the crash would not be probed under international regulations at this juncture. Yevgeny Prigozhin, along …

Prigozhin, who was killed in 'mysterious' plane crash, laid to rest in low-profile funeral, Putin skips event
1 year, 6 months ago

Prigozhin, who was killed in 'mysterious' plane crash, laid to rest in low-profile funeral, Putin skips event

India TV News  

Russia's private army, Wagner's boss, Yevgeny Prigohzin, who reportedly received the country's highest award for leading forces in Ukraine, was laid to rest on Tuesday, where President Vladimir Putin chose not to attend in order to keep the funeral low-profile and more 'secret'. Earlier last week, the head of the Wagner mercenary army that fought in Ukraine and has been …

‘Deliberate wrongdoing’ among possible causes of Prigozhin’s plane crash, Kremlin says
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Deliberate wrongdoing’ among possible causes of Prigozhin’s plane crash, Kremlin says

LA Times  

A portrait of the late Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin appears among flowers atop his grave at a cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Kremlin said Wednesday that “deliberate wrongdoing” was among the possible causes of the plane crash that killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin last week. Speaking to reporters during his daily conference call, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted …

'Deliberate wrongdoing' among possible causes of plane crash that killed Wagner boss Prigozhin: Kremlin
1 year, 6 months ago

'Deliberate wrongdoing' among possible causes of plane crash that killed Wagner boss Prigozhin: Kremlin

India TV News  

The Kremlin on Wednesday said that 'deliberate wrongdoing's is among the possible causes behind the plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin last week. The plane crash is largely speculated as Kremlin's revenge, as Prigozhin had previously engineered a short-lived mutiny against Putin in June. Although the Kremlin denied any wrongdoings or "vendetta" in the death of …

White House suggests Kremlin behind Prigozhin death
1 year, 6 months ago

White House suggests Kremlin behind Prigozhin death

The Hindu  

The White House on August 29 came close to declaring that the Kremlin was responsible for the death of Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was believed to have been killed in a mysterious plane crash last week. "We all know that the Kremlin has a long history of killing opponents," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Her …

White House says Kremlin has ‘long history’ of killing its opponents following Prigozhin death
1 year, 6 months ago

White House says Kremlin has ‘long history’ of killing its opponents following Prigozhin death

The Independent  

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Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journey
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journey

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A private burial was held for Yevgeny Prigozhin, ending a tumultuous journey from St. Petersburg street thug to Kremlin-financed mercenary leader, following a suspicious plane crash two months after his brief mutiny that challenged the authority of President Vladimir Putin. “Prigozhin’s funeral raises an issue of communication between the bureaucratic Russian government system that doesn’t have …

Vladimir Putin won't attend Wagner boss Prigozhin's funeral: ‘Family matter’
1 year, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin won't attend Wagner boss Prigozhin's funeral: ‘Family matter’

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has no plans to attend the funeral of Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Russian president Vladimir Putin Yevgeny Prigozhin died when his business jet crashed last week, two months after he staged an aborted mutiny against Russian military commanders in which they took control of a southern city, Rostov. Earlier, …

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's buried outside St Petersburg without Vladimir Putin's attendance
1 year, 6 months ago

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's buried outside St Petersburg without Vladimir Putin's attendance

ABC  

The funeral of Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed in a plane crash last week, was held privately at a cemetery on the outskirts of his hometown of St Petersburg. Key points: A Kremlin spokesperson said plans for Yevgeny Prigozhin's funeral were up to his family He said Russian President Vladimir Putin had no plans to attend Genetic …

Prigozhin is buried in St. Petersburg as Russians make memorials for the Wagner chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Prigozhin is buried in St. Petersburg as Russians make memorials for the Wagner chief

NPR  

Prigozhin is buried in St. Petersburg as Russians make memorials for the Wagner chief Enlarge this image toggle caption Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Anadolu Agency via Getty Images MOSCOW — Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, was buried Tuesday in St. Petersburg, according to his press service. Asked what the world should know about the …

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash
1 year, 7 months ago

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash

The Independent  

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Wagner boss talks about ‘plane falling apart in the air’ in resurfaced clip
1 year, 7 months ago

Wagner boss talks about ‘plane falling apart in the air’ in resurfaced clip

The Independent  

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash
1 year, 7 months ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash

The Independent  

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Russian investigators confirm Wagner chief Prigozhin's death
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian investigators confirm Wagner chief Prigozhin's death

Firstpost  

Besides Prigozhin, his aide Dmitry Utkin, a shadowy figure who managed Wagner’s operations and allegedly served in Russian military intelligence, was also allegedly killed in the plane crash on Wednesday The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group, following a plane crash on Wednesday, has been confirmed by formal genetic analysis, Russia’s Investigative Committee said Sunday. “Molecular-genetic …

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny
1 year, 7 months ago

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny

Associated Press  

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who made his name as a profane and brutal mercenary boss before mounting an armed rebellion that was the most severe and shocking challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule, has died at age 62. Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group, a Russian military contractor, was on a plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing …

Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Sunday confirmed the death of Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, putting to rest any doubts about whether the wily mercenary leader turned mutineer was on a plane that crashed Wednesday, killing everyone on board. But the crash’s timing raised suspicions of a possible Kremlin-orchestrated hit, while Prigozhin’s chameleon-like background allowed for speculation that he wasn’t …

Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance

Firstpost  

Described in the decree as a step to forge the spiritual and moral foundations of the defence of Russia, the wording of the oath includes a line in which those who take it promise to strictly follow the orders of commanders and senior leaders President Vladimir Putin has ordered Wagner fighters to sign an oath of allegiance to the Russian …

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