Russia defence chief Shoigu appears in video after Wagner revolt
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia defence chief Shoigu appears in video after Wagner revolt

Al Jazeera  

Footage of Sergey Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine airs after a rebellion in Russia led by mercenary boss seeking his removal. Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu has made his first public appearance after Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin demanded he quit in a rebellion in Russia over the weekend that sent shockwaves across the world. Journalist Yulia Shapovalova told Al Jazeera from Moscow that a criminal case of an “armed rebellion” was initiated on Friday against Prigozhin after he accused the Russian army of shelling Wagner positions. “At the moment, Prigozhin’s whereabouts are unknown,” Shapovalova said, adding that the Wagner chief could also be accused of “active disobedience”. Speaking to the US broadcaster NBC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the revolt “extraordinary.” “I think we’ve seen more cracks emerge in the Russian façade,” Blinken said.

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Putin’s surprise decision to replace his defence minister raises as many questions as it answers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin’s surprise decision to replace his defence minister raises as many questions as it answers

The Independent  

From beyond the grave, Yevgeny Prigozhin has had one of the main aims of his attempted coup fulfilled. Russia’s defence minister Sergei Shoigu, one of the Wagner chief’s hate figures, has been removed from his post. The bitter complaint from Prigozhin and his ally at the time, the Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov, was that Shoigu and his bureaucrats were among …

Russia's Sergei Shoigu: Political survivor blamed for Ukraine setbacks
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia's Sergei Shoigu: Political survivor blamed for Ukraine setbacks

India Today  

Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and has been the country's longest-serving minister, as well as being one of Vladimir Putin's few close friends. Prigozhin, who later led a short-lived mutiny and died in a mysterious plane accident, accused Shoigu in particular of being a "dirtbag" and "elderly clown" in furious …

Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin sacks Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin has fired his defence minister as Russian troops seize villages in a surprise border raid that raised fears of an attack on the second city of Kharkiv. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, said that Sergei Shoigu had been moved from the post he has held since 2012 and would instead become the secretary of Russia’s security council. Grant …

Ukraine-Russia war live: New Wagner commander confirms integration with Russia's national guard
11 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war live: New Wagner commander confirms integration with Russia's national guard

The Telegraph  

Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group is building a new headquarters as part of a merger with the country’s national guard, its new leader has claimed. In his first public appearance since the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the group’s former leader, Anton Yelizarov said Wagner was “working for the good of the country”. “We are building a camp, so that the new …

Wagner Group defector reportedly granted temporary residence in Norway but refused full asylum
11 months ago

Wagner Group defector reportedly granted temporary residence in Norway but refused full asylum

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian man who reportedly …

Russia’s Wagner Group Is Back; Prigozhin's Son Takes Over Leadership Role | Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia’s Wagner Group Is Back; Prigozhin's Son Takes Over Leadership Role | Details

Hindustan Times  

Russia’s Wagner Group Is Back; Prigozhin's Son Takes Over Leadership Role | Details The Russian mercenary group Wagner is back months after its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin death. Reportedly, the Wagner group has resumed recruiting fighters and is now being headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s son Pavel. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. …

Putin suggests Wagner boss Prigozhin’s plane brought down by grenade blast
1 year, 3 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 …

Who is the Wagner Group officer Putin asked to form ‘volunteer battalions’?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who is the Wagner Group officer Putin asked to form ‘volunteer battalions’?

Al Jazeera  

And what could be next for the Russian mercenary group in Ukraine, after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death? Just like many other staffers of the security wing of Concorde, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s multifaceted company, Troshev fought in the Soviet-Afghan war and later joined the police force in St Petersburg, Mitrokhin said. The Kremlin did not want entire Wagner units back on …

Yevgeny Prigozhin's son takes command of Russia's Wagner Group
1 year, 3 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 …

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine, signaling the Kremlin’s effort to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov was present late Thursday at Putin’s meeting with Troshev, a sign that Wagner …

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine, signaling the Kremlin’s effort to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Speaking in a conference call with reporters Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Troshev now works for …

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy
1 year, 3 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.” …

After death of Russia’s Wagner chief, what happens to his mercenary army?
1 year, 4 months ago

After death of Russia’s Wagner chief, what happens to his mercenary army?

LA Times  

Of the many questions raised by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death in a suspicious small plane crash last month, perhaps the most consequential relates to the fate of Wagner, the mercenary group he built and honed to become an essential instrument in the Kremlin’s overseas adventures. Under Prigozhin’s direction, Wagner grew from a band of “little green men” — so named because …

The rise and fall of a Russian warlord
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

With Prigozhin dead, will the Wagner group ride again?
1 year, 4 months ago

With Prigozhin dead, will the Wagner group ride again?

The Independent  

A long time ago the RAC warned UK motorists against driving to the accompaniment of Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries”, as their rescuers had found that this piece of music – sometimes still playing amid the wreckage – was a common denominator when they attended road accidents. The Wagner group, officially described as a private military company, was named by …

Will the Wagner Group retaliate against Russia after leader’s fatal plane crash?
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “And Prigozhin, who was sitting at the front and …

Prigozhin, who was killed in 'mysterious' plane crash, laid to rest in low-profile funeral, Putin skips event
1 year, 4 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 …

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is buried in private, ending his tumultuous journey
1 year, 4 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 …

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin in a brief mutiny
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead in crash
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead in crash

Al Jazeera  

Genetic analysis confirms mercenary boss was killed after his aircraft went down in what appeared to be an explosion. Russian authorities 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 killing everyone on board. Peter Eltsov, associate professor at the US …

Vladimir Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance after Yevgeny Prigozhin's purported demise
1 year, 4 months ago

Vladimir Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance after Yevgeny Prigozhin's purported demise

ABC  

Vladimir Putin has ordered Wagner fighters to sign an oath of allegiance to the Russian state after a deadly plane crash believed to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the volatile chief of the mercenary group. Key points: Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prizoghin is said to have been killed in a plane crash outside of Moscow Mr Prizoghin had led an aborted …

‘I urged Prigozhin to watch out…Wagner will live in Belarus’: President Lukashenko
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I urged Prigozhin to watch out…Wagner will live in Belarus’: President Lukashenko

Hindustan Times  

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he had warned Russian mercenary chiefs Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin to watch out for possible threats to their lives, and he insisted that Wagner fighters would remain in Belarus. Lukashenko said that during the mutiny he had warned Prigozhin that he would "die" if he continued to march on Moscow, to …

Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin
1 year, 4 months ago

Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin

Associated Press  

The Kremlin on Friday rejected allegations it was behind a plane crash that is presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who conducted a brief but shocking mutiny in Russia two months ago. One of the U.S. and Western officials who described the assessment said it determined that Prigozhin was “very likely” targeted and that the explosion falls in …

Prigozhin’s death is good news for Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Prigozhin’s death is good news for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

On August 23, the news of Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death in a private plane crash north of Moscow sent shockwaves across the world. Nonetheless, the fiery crash that killed Prigozhin, who had risen to prominence after taking an increasingly visible role in the war in Ukraine, is unlikely to help Putin’s flailing invasion. With Prigozhin out of …

What happens to the Wagner mercenary group now that Yevgeny Prigozhin has reportedly died?
1 year, 4 months ago

What happens to the Wagner mercenary group now that Yevgeny Prigozhin has reportedly died?

ABC  

It's been just over two months since Yevgeny Prigozhin staged a revolt against Russia's leadership. Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner warlord and former Putin ally Photo shows Two men stand over Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as he is about to start a meal. While Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wagner fighters were heroes who "liberated" Ukraine's Donbas region, …

Prigozhin's Death: Putin Says Wagner Chief Made 'Mistakes' But 'Achieved Results'
1 year, 4 months ago

Prigozhin's Death: Putin Says Wagner Chief Made 'Mistakes' But 'Achieved Results'

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday paid his “condolences” over the presumed death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief mutiny against the top Russian army brass, is presumed dead after being named on the passenger list of a private jet that crashed north of Moscow, killing all 10 people on board on Wednesday. …

Wiping out Prigozhin may look like a win for Putin – but at what cost?
1 year, 4 months ago

Wiping out Prigozhin may look like a win for Putin – but at what cost?

The Independent  

For weeks, a question had hung over the Kremlin: how was it that the leader of a mercenary group had been able to lead his troops in a short-lived mutiny against the Russian top brass and still be swanning around the country – and indeed the world – with impunity? As Prigozhin and his armed convoy made their way north …

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Mercenary Chief Who Clashed With Putin’s Military in Russia, Dies
1 year, 4 months ago

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Mercenary Chief Who Clashed With Putin’s Military in Russia, Dies

Live Mint  

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s fall from grace was swift. For years, the Kremlin used Prigozhin’s Wagner Group for military and hacking operations abroad that the Russian government could plausibly deny. In 2014, Russia seized Crimea and lent support to pro-Russia fighters in Eastern Ukraine with the help of irregular units including one that became known as Wagner, according to Ukraine’s intelligence service. …

Former MI6 spy chief says all signs suggest Wagner boss Prigozhin was ‘taken out’ by Putin
1 year, 4 months ago

Former MI6 spy chief says all signs suggest Wagner boss Prigozhin was ‘taken out’ by Putin

The Independent  

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Russia latest: Wagner 'had full mobilisation plan if Prigozhin was killed' it is claimed as they vow revenge for 'assassination' - as MI6 chief says there are signs Putin 'took him out' in plane crash
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia latest: Wagner 'had full mobilisation plan if Prigozhin was killed' it is claimed as they vow revenge for 'assassination' - as MI6 chief says there are signs Putin 'took him out' in plane crash

Daily Mail  

Wagner Group mercenaries are gearing up for 'full mobilisation' amid news their leaders Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin were killed in a plane crash near Moscow - though their deaths have not officially been confirmed. Masked men, claiming to be Wagner fighters warned Putin to 'get ready' as the group prepares for a possible reaction to their leader's reported death …

Is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death an act of revenge by Vladimir Putin?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death an act of revenge by Vladimir Putin?

Firstpost  

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is reportedly dead after a plane carrying him crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday. That’s the question many are asking after Russia confirmed that Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died when a private jet crashed north of the Russian capital, Moscow. The crash comes just two months after Prigozhin had launched a short-lived rebellion – …

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Dead? What We Know So Far
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Dead? What We Know So Far

News 18  

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief mutiny against the top Russian army brass, is presumed dead after appearing on the passenger list of a private jet that crashed north of Moscow, killing all 10 people on board. Failed Mutiny Prigozhin was a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but their relationship soured after the Wagner chief, heading …

Severed heads, wigs and alligators: Inside Prigozhin's St Petersburg mansion raided by Putin's goons after Wagner chief's failed coup - two months before his plane crashed
1 year, 4 months ago

Severed heads, wigs and alligators: Inside Prigozhin's St Petersburg mansion raided by Putin's goons after Wagner chief's failed coup - two months before his plane crashed

Daily Mail  

Palace of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was raided after failed insurrection Two months before the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, Vladimir Putin had his goons raid the Wagner chief's mansion in Russia. Photos purporting to show Prigozhin wearing the wigs as part of various disguises were leaked to state-backed Russian Telegram channels Prigozhin's backers say he was likely working …

Who is Wagner's boss Yevgeny Prigohzin, infamous as Putin's chef, killed in 'mysterious' plane crash
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Wagner's boss Yevgeny Prigohzin, infamous as Putin's chef, killed in 'mysterious' plane crash

India TV News  

In a major development on Wednesday, Yevgeny Prigozhin-- the head of the Wagner mercenary army that fought in Ukraine and has been blamed for doing Russia's messy work in Syria and Africa and leading a brief mutiny against President Vladimir Putin-- was killed along with nine others in a dramatic flight crash. Rumours also claimed Putin's role behind the fatal …

Wagner mercenary leader, Russian mutineer, ‘Putin’s chef': The many sides of Yevgeny Prigozhin
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner mercenary leader, Russian mutineer, ‘Putin’s chef': The many sides of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Associated Press  

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s fate has been entwined with the Kremlin for decades — as a trusted government contractor, and the head of the Wagner mercenary army that fought in Ukraine and has been blamed for doing Russia’s dirty work in Syria and Africa. FILE - In this image taken from video released by Razgruzka_Vagnera telegram channel on Aug. 21, 2023, Wagner …

‘Contract was put out on Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia’, ex spy claims
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Contract was put out on Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia’, ex spy claims

Hindustan Times  

A former British intelligence officer said that he received information previously regarding a contract that had been put out on Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. "We had heard some weeks ago from a source that a contract had been put out on Prigozhin in Russia by senior members of the business community," Christopher Steele told Sky News. There has been no …

Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ removed from post – having not been seen in public since Wagner mutiny
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ removed from post – having not been seen in public since Wagner mutiny

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A military commander dubbed “General …

Why is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia after leading a 24-hour mutiny against Vladimir Putin?
1 year, 4 months ago

Why is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia after leading a 24-hour mutiny against Vladimir Putin?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A month on from the …

Russian general not seen since Wagner mutiny 'sacked'
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian general not seen since Wagner mutiny 'sacked'

The Hindu  

The head of Russia's aerospace force General Sergei Surovikin has been sacked, the state media said on Wednesday, after he disappeared from public view following a failed mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in June. Nicknamed "General Armageddon" for his ruthless methods, Mr. Surovikin had close ties with Wagner and was rumoured to have been removed after the mercenary group …

A top Russian general linked to the head of a rebellious mercenary group is reportedly dismissed
1 year, 4 months ago

A top Russian general linked to the head of a rebellious mercenary group is reportedly dismissed

Associated Press  

Gen. Sergei Surovikin, a former commander of Russia’s forces in Ukraine who was linked to the leader of a brief armed rebellion, has been dismissed as chief of the air force, Russian state media reported Wednesday after weeks of uncertainty about his fate. Surovikin has not been seen in public since June 23-24, when Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner …

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘on board’ jet that crashed in Russia
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘on board’ jet that crashed in Russia

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s civil aviation authority publishes names of seven passengers, including Prigozhin and Wagner group commander Dmitry Utkin, who were on board. Russian mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Russia’s federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia published the names of seven passengers — including …

Russia's Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led mutiny against Putin, killed in plane crash | VIDEO
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia's Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led mutiny against Putin, killed in plane crash | VIDEO

India TV News  

Head of Russia's mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a short-lived mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, has been reportedly killed in a plane crash in Russia, along with nine other people on board, TASS news agency reported. An Embraer business jet carrying ten people crashed in the Tver region near Kuzhenkino, killing all persons on board, Russia's …

From Putin’s ‘personal chef’ to rebel: Who was Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin?
1 year, 4 months ago

From Putin’s ‘personal chef’ to rebel: Who was Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin?

CNN  

CNN — The founder of the Wagner private mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died when his plane fell out of the sky, was once close enough to Vladimir Putin to be called his “personal chef” before he led a mutiny that posed perhaps the greatest challenge yet to the Russian president’s long rule. A headline in The Moscow Times once …

Wagner group chief Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny against Russia, hints he's in Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner group chief Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny against Russia, hints he's in Africa

ABC  

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has posted his first video address since leading a short-lived mutiny in late June, appearing in a clip — possibly shot in Africa — on Telegram channels affiliated with the Wagner group. Key points: The time and location of the video has not been verified, but Prigozhin's comments suggest it was filmed in Africa The …

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said to be recruiting Wagner ‘strongmen’ for Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said to be recruiting Wagner ‘strongmen’ for Africa

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday published his first recruitment video for the Wagner Group since organizing a short-lived mutiny against defense officials in Russia, according to information on Russian social media channels. Prigozhin moved into the global spotlight in June with a dramatic, short-lived rebellion that posed the most serious threat to President Vladimir Putin of …

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said to be recruiting Wagner 'strongmen' for Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said to be recruiting Wagner 'strongmen' for Africa

The Independent  

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Wagner boss posts first video since Russia mutiny, hints he’s in Africa
1 year, 4 months ago

Wagner boss posts first video since Russia mutiny, hints he’s in Africa

Al Jazeera  

Yevgeny Prigozhin says mercenary group is recruiting people and ‘will fulfil the tasks that were set’. Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin posted his first video address since leading a short-lived mutiny in late June, appearing in a clip possibly shot in Africa that was released on Telegram channels affiliated with the Wagner Group. The future of Wagner and Prigozhin has …

Putin ‘looked paralyzed and unable to act’ as Wagner coup unfolded
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin ‘looked paralyzed and unable to act’ as Wagner coup unfolded

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The mercenary group launched its short-lived mutiny on 24 …

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