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world-news2 years ago

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Life of Wagner Commander Utkin

Dmitry Utkin, the deceased commander and alleged co-founder of the Wagner mercenary group, has been buried at a Moscow cemetery following his death in a plane crash. The funeral, attended by Wagner fighters and Russian military personnel, was conducted with military honors and kept secret from journalists and ordinary citizens. Utkin, known for his Nazi tattoos, was a former officer in Russia's GRU military intelligence service and had served in both Chechen wars and in Syria.

via The Moscow Times|
#dmitry-utkin#mercenary-group#moscow-cemetery
politics2 years ago

"Putin's Revelations: Wagner, Prigozhin, and the Unseen Side of Russian Power"

An unflattering photo of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, in his underwear has been leaked online as part of an apparent smear campaign orchestrated by Vladimir Putin's regime. The leaked image is the latest in a series of embarrassing photos showing Prigozhin in various disguises. The campaign aims to discredit Prigozhin following his failed mutiny against Russian military leaders. Prigozhin's surrender led to the discovery of a roomful of medical equipment, a large arsenal of guns, multiple passports, and millions of dollars in cash and gold bars. Putin has branded Prigozhin a traitor and denied his leadership of Wagner.

via New York Post |
#mercenary-group#politics#smear-campaign
world2 years ago

The Ongoing Influence of Prigozhin in Putin's Russia

Analysts suggest that the Kremlin is attempting to reduce the influence of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, while still maintaining access to his valuable asset of 25,000 troops. Prigozhin recently agreed to relocate to Belarus and integrate many of his fighters into Russia's regular army, effectively dismantling Wagner as a separate fighting force.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#mercenary-group#russia#vladimir-putin
international-affairs2 years ago

Kremlin Refutes Involvement in Wagner's African Ventures

The Kremlin denies any state involvement in the Wagner mercenary group's business interests in Africa, despite President Putin revealing that Russia's state budget fully financed Wagner. The founder's rupture with the Kremlin raises questions about the fate of Wagner's operations in the Central African Republic, Libya, Mali, and Sudan. Wagner's businesses in CAR include a gold mine, precious hardwood processing, and alcohol production. The United States has imposed sanctions on Wagner-controlled companies, while Russia's military instructors will continue to operate in CAR and Mali. Wagner fighters have been accused of committing various human rights abuses.

via The Moscow Times|
#africa#international-affairs#kremlin
international-politics2 years ago

Russia's Wagner Mercenary Group: A Growing Concern for the West and Ukraine

Russia's security services have dropped criminal charges against the Wagner Group, the mercenary group responsible for a failed revolt over the weekend. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised government troops for defending the constitutional order and saving the country from turmoil. The government also admitted to paying the Wagner Group over $1 billion, revealing an official relationship. The group's leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus, where President Alexander Lukashenko has suggested hiring Wagner forces as instructors. Neighboring countries like Latvia and Lithuania have called for NATO reinforcements in response. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian missile strikes continue, prompting the US to pledge an additional $500 million in military aid.

via PBS NewsHour|
#belarus#international-politics#mercenary-group
international-affairs2 years ago

Wagner's Mutiny Sends Shockwaves Through Africa and Russia

The failed mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia could have implications for its operations in Africa, where it has a significant presence and lucrative business interests. It remains uncertain whether Wagner's leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, will continue to run the private army from Belarus to fulfill security contracts in countries like the Central African Republic (CAR) and Mali. Wagner's involvement in Africa has primarily been driven by financial motives, but it has also served Russia's diplomatic and economic interests. The group has been accused of human rights abuses in various countries, and its operations have led to increased civilian casualties. The future of Wagner's activities in Africa and its business operations linked to the continent remains uncertain.

via BBC|
#africa#international-affairs#mercenary-group
politics2 years ago

Israel warns against travel to Russia as demand for consular services expected to rise.

Israel issued a travel advisory warning against travel to Russia as the mercenary group Wagner rebelled against Vladimir Putin's regime. The advisory urged Israelis to weigh the necessity of traveling to Russia and called on those in the country to avoid hotspots. The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the situation in Russia has led to meetings between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Foreign Ministry, and the National Security Council. Israel's need to protect its large Jewish community in Russia and carry out airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in neighboring Syria has been cited as the primary reasons for the Israeli stance on the fighting in Ukraine.

via The Times of Israel|
#israel#mercenary-group#politics
international2 years ago

Occupied Ukraine: Explosions Target Top Putin-Appointed Officials.

A grenade attack at a barber shop in occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine has left a top policeman appointed by Vladimir Putin severely wounded. Maj-Gen Igor Kornet, 50, was one of three hospitalised in a grave condition after a huge explosion, that reports said had also killed one unnamed civilian. Kornet is acting interior minister in Luhansk People's Republic, which the Russian president has declared annexed, and claims as part of Russia. He is also understood to be a friend of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group.

via Daily Mail|
#grenade-attack#international#luhansk
international2 years ago

Nuclear crisis looms as Russia evacuates Ukrainian workers from occupied plant.

Ukraine's atomic energy company, Energoatom, warns that Russia's plan to relocate over 3,000 Ukrainian staff from the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia will leave Europe's largest nuclear plant with a "catastrophic lack of qualified personnel." Even those Ukrainian workers forced to sign "shameful" contracts are being evacuated, making the plant unsafe even though it is currently not operating. Meanwhile, Russian-appointed officials are shutting down schools and preparing buses for the evacuation of up to 70,000 civilians from the region. The governor of Russia's Voronezh region bordering Ukraine said two Ukrainian drones attacked a military training ground in his region overnight.

via USA TODAY|
#evacuation#international#mercenary-group
world-news2 years ago

Kremlin Spokesman's Son Joins Wagner in Ukraine

Nikolai Peskov, the son of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has claimed that he served with the Wagner mercenary group in Ukraine for nearly six months. Wagner is called a "private military company" in Russia and has been accused of war crimes and other abuses in Ukraine. It is rare for a member of the Russian elite to choose to join Wagner. Nikolai Peskov is also known as Nikolai Choles and speaks fluent English, having spent several years as a youth in London.

via BBC|
#dmitry-peskov#mercenary-group#russia
conflict2 years ago

The Ongoing Conflict in Bakhmut: Latest Updates.

The death toll from a Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukraine city of Sloviansk has risen to 11, while Russian shelling in Kherson killed two women. The Wagner mercenary group has captured two more areas of Bakhmut, and Russia has been using drones to attack Ukrainian police in Kherson. A new international economic support package of $115bn is giving Ukraine more confidence it can prevail against Russian forces amid growing recognition the war could continue for longer than expected. Poland and Hungary have banned imports of grain and other food from Ukraine to protect local farmers. A new Russian law has removed an obstacle that has allowed some men to dodge the draft, suggesting Moscow anticipates a lengthy conflict in Ukraine.

via The Guardian|
#conflict#international-support#mercenary-group
military2 years ago

Russia's Wagner Group aims to recruit 30,000 new fighters, targets Kremlin official as next scapegoat.

Russia's Wagner mercenary group plans to recruit around 30,000 new fighters by mid-May, according to its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. The recruitment centres, which opened in 42 Russian cities, are hiring on average 500-800 people a day. The group has sustained heavy losses while leading Russian efforts to capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. In January, the US assessed that Wagner had about 50,000 fighters in Ukraine, including 40,000 convicts Prigozhin had recruited from Russian prisons with a promise of a free pardon if they survived six months.

via Reuters|
#mercenary-group#military#recruitment