Vladimir Putin’s power is ‘crumbling’ after Wagner mutiny, says Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian president told CNN said Putin’s response to the Wagner uprising was ‘weak’ Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023
Russian general still missing as defense minister slams mutiny A Russian general who’s been questioned over the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was conspicuously absent at a meeting of top army chiefs where Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu denounced the rebellion. Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023
'Crumbling' Putin's reaction to Wagner rebellion shows he's 'weak' says Zelensky Volodymyr Zelensky has called the Russian President "weak" and said the "power he used to have is just crumbling down" in scathing new comments about the Wagner rebellion Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023
"Putin is stronger today" Matthew Schmidt, professor of national security at the University of New Haven, on war in Ukraine Salon · Jul 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 495 As the war enters its 495th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 495 of the invasion Ukraine claims to be advancing amid ‘fierce fighting’ on the eastern and southern fronts; international office to investigate Russia’s invasion opens in The Hague The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Ukrainian forces gradually advance on Bakhmut; four people injured after shelling in Kherson – as it happened Eastern Command spokesperson says Ukrainian forces are ‘pressuring’ Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast; Russian shelling hits residential area. says Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Russia fears angry Wagner fighters are plotting to blow up Crimean Bridge Following their short-lived mutiny, Wagner's squad of war-hardened mercenaries were exiled to neighbouring Belarus, but Russia thinks they may now mount a follow-up attack at the already-battered Crimea Kerch Bridge Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023
Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Editorial: How to deal with a wounded Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has faced down the biggest threat his regime has confronted in more than two decades in power. For now. As details about the dramatic mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin — the ex-con who founded the PMC Wagner paramilitary group, which has been fighting in Ukraine —… Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2023
CIA Director Burns says the Wagner uprising's fallout 'will play out for some time' Burns cast Wagner Group chief Prigozhin's revolt as "an armed challenge to the Russian state," a week after the head of the Russian paramilitary forces led a short-lived rebellion. WEKU · Jul 2, 2023
After mutiny, clouds hover over Wagner’s operations in Africa Wagner’s mutiny in Russia has been eyed with interest and concern in Africa as questions mount over its operations. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2023
Russian President Putin Engages With Public In Rare Display Putin asserts power with public appearance after failed coup Zenger · Jul 1, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: counteroffensive will be long and very bloody, says US general – as it happened Gen Mark Milley says no one should have any illusions about difficulty of Ukrainian offensive The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Russian media watchdog blacklists outlets linked to Wagner mercenary chief The Russian media watchdog has blacklisted at least five media outlets affiliated with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and blocked their websites in Russia
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes Admission that Russia paid 86bn roubles to Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mercenaries this year is potentially significant, say legal experts
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 ‘Yevgeny Prigozhin will never be discussed again’: Russian media to erase all traces of mutinous warlord The Wagner mercenary group boss who marched on Moscow has had his internet outlets blocked and troll factory closed down
France 24 · Jul 1, 2023 EU support for Ukraine's membership 'unequivocal', says Spanish PM on trip to Kyiv Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday that his visit to Kyiv on the first day of Spain's EU presidency showed the bloc's "unequivocal" commitment to Ukraine's bid to join the 27-nation bloc. Ukraine applied for EU membership just five days after Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022, and received…
Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2023 Vladimir Putin gives kill order against chief mutineer Prigozhin, Ukraine claims The Kremlin had previously given Yevgeny Prigozhin a pass, likely due to his service in Ukraine, but Kyiv now believes the FSB has been ordered to kill the chief mutineer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2023 Putin looks weaker than ever but his opponents should expect vengeance The Wagner mutiny has damaged the Russian president’s standing but close watchers of the Kremlin believe he is biding his time before responding
Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 Vladimir Putin assassination plot on Moscow bridge 'foiled by Russian secret service' The Russian president assassination attempt reportedly involved laying explosives laid on a river bed below a bridge that Putin's motorcade would have travelled over
The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2023 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis A mutiny launched by Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin fizzled out in 24 hours but the aftershocks will continue to be felt for months – and beyond
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2023 Two dead including teacher after Russian missile strike on school in Ukraine Primary school teacher among those killed in attack in Donetsk region, authorities say
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 The week around the world in 20 pictures Riots in France, the Wagner mutiny in Russia, the missile attack in Kramatorsk, Eid Al-Adha in Indonesia and Elton John at Glastonbury: the most striking images this week
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 The US is considering providing cluster munitions to Ukraine, says America's top military officer The top American military officer says the U.S. is considering providing cluster munitions to Ukraine