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Russian General Returns to Work in Algeria Following Wagner Mutiny
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.

Ukrainian Troops Make Gains in Offensive Operations Against Russia.
international-conflict2 years ago

Ukrainian Troops Make Gains in Offensive Operations Against Russia.

The death toll from Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities has risen to five, with several others injured and buildings damaged. Battles continue on the eastern and southern fronts, with Ukrainian forces making progress in several directions. The recent mutiny by Wagner fighters against Russian military leadership has exposed cracks in Putin's leadership, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Putin that the longer Russian troops remain on Ukrainian land, the greater the devastation they will bring to Russia.