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What's at stake in Russia's assault on Avdiivka?
Russian forces escalate assaults on Avdiivka, echoing past conflicts in cities like Bakhmut. Despite Ukraine's attempts to break Russian lines, assessments foresee a prolonged conflict. Avdiivka, a city with a pre-war population of 32,000 and a vital coke plant, now witnesses intense attacks. With just 1,500 residents remaining, the city's destruction is profound. Analysts note high human costs in Russia's offensive, as both sides endure significant losses. Control of Avdiivka is pivotal for Russia's strategy in Donetsk and Luhansk, aiming to expand territory and fortify logistics.
Russian mercenaries gather at funeral of Prigozhin's logistics chief
A Russian Orthodox priest said prayers and swung a censer before Chekalov's coffin as family, friends and former colleagues, some holding bunches of flowers, bade farewell, Reuters video showed. Some, including women and children in sunglasses, came forward to kiss his coffin. Unidentified mourners at the funeral ordered a Reuters videographer and photographer to stop filming.
Putin is not planning to attend the funeral for Wagner chief Prigozhin, the Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary chief who challenged Putin's authority. The location and timing of Prigozhin's burial remain undisclosed, but there are reports that it could take place at St. Petersburg's Serafimovskoye cemetery.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, Russian officials confirm post-DNA test
Russia’s Investigative Committee said Sunday that it has confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the mercenary group Wagner, was killed in a plane crash. Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko said in a statement that forensic testing identified all 10 bodies recov...
Prigozhin's final months were overshadowed by questions about what the Kremlin had in store for him
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, faced uncertainty after a mutiny against Russia's military leadership. President Putin cut a deal not to prosecute him, but suspicions arose that the Kremlin was behind the crash of Prigozhin's business jet two months later. The last weeks of Prigozhin's life were overshadowed by questions about what the Kremlin had in store for him.
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Russia's Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance after Prigozhin's demise
President 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. Putin signed the decree bringing in the change with immediate effect on Friday after the Kremlin said that Western suggestions that Prigozhin had been killed on its orders were an "absolute lie". The Kremlin declined to definitively confirm his death, citing the need to wait for test results.
Who were killed along with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in crash? Check identities
Yevgeny Prighozin was accompanied by his deputies, fighters, guards and other people who were killed in the crash.
Is Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin still alive? Mysterious details emerge about plane crash theory
While Russian authorities confirm Prigozhin's presence on the flight, there are conjectures about his possible survival and escape on a second aircraft. The crash has prompted discussions about deliberate sabotage, including the possibility of an air defense missile or an onboard bomb. The incident raises concerns about the strengthening of Putin's authority.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash: Russian officials
A business jet crashed in the Tver region of Russia, killing all 10 people on board, including mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin, who founded the Wagner private military company, was on the passenger list, but it is unclear if he was aboard the flight. The jet was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg, and the authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group chief and Russia's most powerful mercenary, killed in a plane crash
From humble beginnings to a position of immense influence, Yevgeny Prigozhin's journey weaves through conflicts, controversies, and clashes.
Vladimir Putin hosts Alexander Lukashenko, says Ukraine counter-offensive has failed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's counteroffensive "has failed" as he hosted Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, his close ally, for talks in St Petersburg on Sunday. "There is no counteroffensive," Russian news agencies quoted Lukashenko as saying.
Britain's MI6 chief says his spies are using AI to disrupt flow of weapons to Russia
In a speech that depicted artificial intelligence as both a huge potential asset and a major threat, Moore said his staff at Britain's foreign intelligence agency "are combining their skills with AI and bulk data to identify and disrupt the flow of weapons to Russia for use against Ukraine."
Flying Russian flags, more Wagner troops roll into Belarus as part of deal that ended their mutiny
More mercenaries from Russia's Wagner military contractor rolled into Belarus on Monday, a monitoring group said, continuing their relocation to the ex-Soviet nation following last month's short-lived mutiny. Belaruski Hajun, a Belarusian activist group that monitors troops movements in Belarus, said that a convoy of about 20 vehicles carrying Russian flags and Wagner insignia entered the country, heading toward a field camp that Belarusian authorities had offered to the company.
Wagner chief is still in Russia, says Belarus leader
Despite a deal with the Kremlin to move to Belarus after his failed insurrection, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner mercenaries is still in Russia. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko reported that the fighters from Prigozhin's group have also not moved to Belarus yet.
CIA chief calls war in Ukraine 'corrosive' for Putin's regime
The top US spy made rare public comments on Saturday, delivering a lecture at the Ditchley Foundation in Chipping Norton, northwest of London. "Disaffection with the war will continue to gnaw away at the Russian leadership, beneath the steady diet of state propaganda and practiced repression," Burns said.
Wagner chief says he ordered his Russian mercenaries to halt march on Moscow
The announcement from Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to defuse a growing crisis. Moscow had braced for the arrival of the private army led by the rebellious commander. And President Vladimir Putin had vowed he would face harsh consequences.
Russian mercenary chief who called for rebellion confirms he and his troops reached city in Russia
"Now that the state has actively engaged, there's no turning back," she tweeted. "The termination of Prigozhin and Wagner is imminent. The only possibility now is absolute obliteration, with the degree of resistance from the Wagner group being the only variable. Surovikin was dispatched to convince them to surrender. Confrontation seems totally futile."
Wagner chief vows to topple Russia top brass, says fighters 'ready to die'
Kyiv's defence ministry said it was monitoring the situation while Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior aide to Ukraine's president, said on Twitter that "everything is just beginning in Russia". Ukraine was also on high alert after a fresh barrage of Russian missiles Saturday, with casualties and damage reported in Kyiv and the central city of Dnipro.
Who is Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as “Putin's chef” for his Kremlin catering contracts, has admitted to founding private military group the Wagner Group in 2014. The group has participated in conflicts throughout the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine. Prigozhin publicly feuded with Russia’s Ministry of Defence after criticising military plans and ammunition supply levels, most notably breaking taboos by swearing at top brass.
Wagner chief says Russia 'retreating' from Ukraine attacks
The 62-year-old Western-sanctioned businessman close to the Kremlin, who has become a prominent figure in Russia's operation in Ukraine, is also a vehement critic of Moscow's policies there. His forces, bolstered by tens of thousands of prison recruits, played a central role in Russia's capture of the Donetsk region town, Bakhmut, the longest and likely bloodiest battle of the conflict.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin says Russian army 'fleeing' near Bakhmut
In a separate video message, Prigozhin said the defence ministry units "simply went fleeing" from positions around north and south of the city. "The flanks are failing. The front is collapsing" the Kremlin-ally said. He said Ukrainian forces had captured positions at a reservoir and on tactical heights around the Bakhmut.
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