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Russia

Published
June 30, 2023

Ukraine aims to wear down, outsmart Russian army distracted by infighting

Troops were given a morale boost last week by an armed rebellion that posed the most significant threat to President Vladimir Putin's power in more than two decades.
Published
June 28, 2023

Ukraine accuses local man of directing Russian missile strike at a pizza restaurant, killing 11

It was the latest bombardment of a Ukrainian city, a tactic Russia has used heavily in the 16-month-old war.
Published
June 28, 2023

After Putin speech on deal with mercenaries, Russia confronts divisions

The Russian president tried on Tuesday to present his military and his country as united. But questions swirled about his decision to leave Wagner mercenaries unpunished.
Published
June 27, 2023

Wagner mercenary chief has moved to Belarus, and Russia won’t press charges for mutiny

It poses a stark contrast to how the Kremlin has treated those staging anti-government protests.
Published
June 26, 2023

Biden says the U.S. and NATO had no involvement in Russian mercenary group’s insurrection

President Biden said much remains in flux in the aftermath of the most significant challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority during his long tenure.

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Published
June 26, 2023

Putin says the aborted rebellion played into the hands of Russia’s enemies

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary force, boasted Monday that his march on Moscow was a 'master class' on how Russia's military should have carried out the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Published
June 25, 2023

Officials question whether truce will hold in Kremlin, Wagner standoff

Many are watching to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin sacks his military leadership - and if Yevgeniy Prigozhin remains quietly in exile.
Published
June 25, 2023

U.S. spies learned of Russian uprising weeks ago, intelligence officials say

The intelligence fed concerns about whether Vladimir Putin would remain in power and what any instability could mean for control of Russia's nuclear arsenal.
Published
June 25, 2023

Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin

The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.
Published
June 25, 2023

Russia says China backs its efforts to stabilize the country after mercenary rebellion

The Russian Foreign Ministry said China declared support for the leadership in Moscow during a previously unannounced trip to Beijing by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.