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international-relations2 years ago

Russian General Returns to Work in Algeria Following Wagner Mutiny

Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who was suspected of involvement in the June mutiny by the Wagner mercenary force, has reportedly returned to official duties and is currently in Algeria as part of a Defense Ministry delegation. Surovikin, known as "General Armageddon" for his tactics in Syria, briefly led Russia's campaign in Ukraine before being demoted. He disappeared from public view after the mutiny, and there were reports that he had fallen out of favor with the Kremlin and was being investigated. However, his current status remains unconfirmed.

via Reuters|
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international-conflict2 years ago

"Escalating Tensions: Updates on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict"

Russia and Ukraine are now targeting oil and gas platforms in the Black Sea as a strategic objective in their ongoing conflict. These platforms, owned by Chernomorneftegaz, have taken on military importance as forward deployment bases, helicopter landing sites, and positions for long-range missile systems. Both sides are vying for control of these platforms, which can also host surveillance and reconnaissance systems. In a separate development, General Sergei Surovikin, a top Russian general detained after the Wagner mutiny, has been released, though it remains unclear if any restrictions on his movement remain. Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitri A. Muratov, editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, will file a lawsuit challenging the Kremlin's decision to label him a "foreign agent."

via The New York Times|
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world-news2 years ago

"Russia's 'General Armageddon' Revealed in Shocking Photo after Wagner Mutiny"

A photo purportedly showing Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who has not been seen in public since the Wagner mercenary group's mutiny in June, has been published on social media. The authenticity of the photo has not been verified. Various reports suggest that Surovikin fell out of favor with the Kremlin following the mutiny and is being investigated for possible complicity. He was previously removed as head of the air force, and his deputy has assumed the role temporarily. Surovikin, known as "General Armageddon," was briefly in charge of Russia's war effort in Ukraine before General Valery Gerasimov took over.

via Reuters|
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international-relations2 years ago

"Russia-Ukraine War: Top Russian General Detained in Wagner Mutiny Aftermath"

Early intelligence reports suggest that General Sergei Surovikin, Russia's former top commander in Ukraine, has been detained in connection with the failed rebellion led by Yevgeny V. Prigozhin against Russia's military leadership. U.S. officials believe that General Surovikin may have had knowledge of the uprising. The fate and location of the Wagner Group, the mercenary force involved in the rebellion, remain unknown. Meanwhile, the World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to Ukraine for recovery efforts, and President Putin has been making public appearances to project an image of stability and control.

via The New York Times|
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