All articles tagged with #wagner
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Guardian
The death of militia leader Stanislav Orlov, founder of the far-right Española unit, in Moscow is surrounded by mystery and is seen as part of a broader Kremlin crackdown on ultranationalist groups following the Wagner mutiny, with his funeral highlighting the paradox of celebrating radicals publicly while eliminating them when they step out of line.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
A UK trial revealed how Russia-linked operatives, using Telegram and a gig economy approach, recruited individuals like Dylan Earl to carry out terrorist attacks in Europe, including arson in London, as part of a broader shadow war against the West. The operations are characterized by low-cost, deniable attacks aimed at destabilizing Ukraine's allies and spreading chaos in Europe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Outkick
The NCAA Charlotte Regional features teams like North Carolina and Wagner, the latter of which has only seven healthy players due to injuries. Despite the odds, Wagner made it to the NCAA Tournament and is preparing to face North Carolina. The team's coach emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive culture and not giving up on their goals, while also acknowledging the challenges they've faced. As other teams take to the court with full rosters, Wagner is determined to give their all and potentially become a Cinderella story in the tournament.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Wagner's seven-man team held off Howard 71-68 in the NCAA tournament's First Four, securing the school's first tournament win and advancing to face North Carolina. Despite injuries and a lack of depth, Wagner's players displayed endurance and composure, with guard Julian Brown hitting crucial free throws in the final seconds. The team's remarkable run to the tournament included overcoming adversity and defying expectations, setting the stage for a matchup against top-seeded North Carolina.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
Wagner defeated Howard 71-68 in a thrilling First Four matchup, with Howard staging a late comeback that fell short. Wagner's Melvin Council Jr. led the way with 21 points, setting up a first-round clash with North Carolina.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by UNC Athletics
The University of North Carolina baseball team defeated Wagner with a final score of 16-5 on February 17, 2024. The scoring summary included multiple RBI hits and home runs from UNC players, leading to a decisive victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Romeo Castellucci's production of Wagner's "Ring" at La Monnaie in Brussels incorporates the use of animals and impressive stage magic, offering a reminder that spectacle can have substance and that an audience can handle intelligence. The production, which is part of a larger "Ring" cycle, suggests that the Metropolitan Opera in New York could take notes from La Monnaie as it plans its own "Ring" production, emphasizing the balance between abstract and theatrical elements.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
A former officer in Russia's mercenary outfit Wagner has arrived in the Netherlands to testify at the International Criminal Court (ICC) about Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Igor Salikov, who claimed to have witnessed atrocities against civilians and child abductions, stated that the orders for these crimes came from Russia's Defense Ministry, intelligence services, and even President Vladimir Putin himself. The ICC had previously called for the arrest of Putin and his children's rights commissioner over their alleged responsibility for the unlawful deportation and transfer of children from Ukraine. Salikov, who fled Russia with his family, is ready to "plead guilty" to the charges. However, it remains unclear how the ICC will respond to his written statement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Seton Hall and Wagner men's basketball coaches, Shaheen Holloway and Donald Copeland, got into an ugly scuffle during the postgame handshake after Seton Hall's 72-51 win over Wagner. The disagreement arose from a late foul committed by Wagner's Tahron Allen, and the coaches had to be separated. Both coaches publicly apologized for the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The War Zone
Ukrainian special forces, specifically the Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR), have reportedly conducted operations in Sudan against Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) forces, according to videos released by the Babel Telegram channel. Wagner, a Russian PMC, has been active in Africa for years, assisting post-coup governments as part of Russia's efforts to expand its influence on the continent. The videos show tactics used by GUR in Ukraine, such as precision strikes by First Person View (FPV) drones, indicating the spy agency's long reach and potential for future operations abroad. The GUR's commander previously stated that they would hunt down "Russian military criminals" anywhere in the world.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Moldova's President Maia Sandu has accused Russia's Wagner paramilitary force, specifically its late leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, of plotting a coup against her government. Sandu also claimed that Russia is attempting to destabilize Moldova by funneling money into the country to bribe voters in the upcoming local elections. She stated that Moldova's intelligence services have detected at least €20 million ($21.2 million) in Russian finance entering the country, potentially indicating higher levels of interference. Sandu's accusations come amid ongoing tensions between Moldova and Russia, with the former denouncing Russia's war in Ukraine and pursuing closer ties with the European Union.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Russian President Vladimir Putin has faced backlash after suggesting that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of private military company Wagner, and his associates were high on cocaine and killed themselves by detonating hand grenades aboard their jet. Putin's claims were met with incredulity, deepening the belief that Prigozhin was assassinated. Supporters of Prigozhin produced an AI-generated video of him posthumously mocking Putin. The explosion that killed Prigozhin and others was initially suspected to be an internal detonation, and allegations have been made that Putin was behind the attack. A Russian investigation is ongoing, but no findings have been released yet. Prigozhin's rebellion in June marked a significant challenge to Putin's rule.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Moldova's president has accused the leader of the Russian private military company Wagner of planning a coup to remove her from power. The president claims that the leader of Wagner, a group known for its involvement in conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, had been coordinating with local politicians and businessmen to overthrow her government. These allegations come amid rising tensions between Moldova and Russia, with the president recently declaring a state of emergency along the country's border with Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests that the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary force, was caused by hand grenades detonated inside the aircraft, rather than being shot down by a missile. Putin claims that fragments of hand grenades were found in the bodies of those killed in the crash and dismisses claims by US officials. He also criticizes investigators for not conducting alcohol and drug tests on the crash victims. Putin further alleges that searches of Wagner's offices turned up large amounts of cash and cocaine. The fate of Wagner remains uncertain following Prigozhin's death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
Dozens of people gathered at the grave site of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the late Russian mercenary chief, on the 40th day since his death in a plane crash. Supporters and fans of the Wagner mercenary group paid tribute, expressing hopes that his death was staged and that he and other Wagner leaders are still alive. The circumstances of the crash remain unclear, leading to speculation that Prigozhin's death was orchestrated by Russia's top leadership. The future of Wagner is uncertain, with analysts suggesting it may cease to exist as an autonomous organization and its fighters absorbed into other military units under the Defense Ministry's control.