Wagner
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Belarus building army camp for Wagner as Prigozhin abruptly become phantom after mutiny attempt
World | Jul 02, 2023, 01:55 PM ISTA satellite photo taken on June 15 shows no sign of the rows of white and green structures that are clearly visible in a later image, dated June 30.
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Russia: Putin still keeping mum over Prigozhin-led Wagner? Decoding 'mysterious' Moscow dynamics
Explainers | Jul 01, 2023, 02:50 PM ISTUncertainty swirls around the fate of Prigozhin and his Wagner private military forces, along with the deal they got from the Kremlin, and what the future holds for the Russian defense minister they tried to oust.
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US hints at possible actions against Wagner; NATO warns not to underestimate Russian forces
World | Jun 28, 2023, 11:12 AM ISTMiller said that the decision of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to provide refuge to Prigozhin was another example of him choosing the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia over that of his own people.
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Russia: Prigozhin moved to Belarus as Kremlin settled charges but Putin set to take 'revenge'
World | Jun 28, 2023, 07:20 AM ISTBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed Prigozhin was in Belarus, and said he and some of his troops were welcome to stay “for some time” at their own expense.
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Putin downplays Prigozhin-lead coup attempt: 'Let Wagner group's mutiny go on...'
World | Jun 27, 2023, 07:00 AM ISTPutin, who remained mum for nearly three days following a failed coup attempt, appeared on television for five minutes, where he delivered a message in a stern tone.
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Wagner boss Prigozhin breaks silence after dramatic coup attempt: 'Not intended to...'
World | Jun 26, 2023, 10:42 PM ISTWithout naming the Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu, Prigozhin raised grave questions over his "unprofessional actions" during the ongoing war against Ukraine.
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Stock market: Asian shares mixed, oil prices gain after Wagner armed rebellion quelled in Russia
Business | Jun 26, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTA preliminary report last week indicated the overall US economy continues to grow, even though manufacturing is shrinking and its output fell to a five-month low.
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Russian Defense Minister breaks silence following Wagner Prigozhin's dramatic coup attempt
World | Jun 26, 2023, 01:47 PM ISTIn a video released by his ministry, it shows Shoigu flying in a helicopter and then attending a meeting with military officers at a military headquarters in Ukraine.
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China downplays Wagner's attempt to oust Putin's regime; Will India respond?
World | Jun 26, 2023, 12:05 PM ISTIt is worth mentioning Russia witnessed a series of dramatic events on Saturday after Prigozhin called for mutiny-- in the latest event that demonstrated a feud between the country's official and private armies publically.
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Prigozhin-led Wagner lasted for only 24 hours but have long-term consequences for Putin
World | Jun 26, 2023, 06:23 AM ISTThe march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.
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Russia-Ukraine war: This is how Russians reacted to Wagner forces leaving city after rebellion
World | Jun 25, 2023, 09:01 PM ISTThe feud between Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Russian armed force came to a savage head on Saturday, with his powers catching a key armed force base camp in southern Russia and afterward traveling north to undermine the capital.
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Wagner boss Prigozhin will move to Belarus after negotiations; Kremlin drops mutiny charges
World | Jun 25, 2023, 10:06 AM ISTAlthough Prigozhin, a top and trustworthy ally of President Vladimir Putin, asserted his decision came in order to avoid "bloodshed" in the country, however, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Wagner's boss has signed contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: As mutiny intensifies in Russia, Wagner forces take control of military facilities in Voronezh
Hakikat Kya Hai | Jun 24, 2023, 11:20 PM ISTAs the crisis situation intensifies following a mutiny led by the Wagner Group chief, reports are showing that the mercenary group has taken control of all military facilities in Voronezh city, located halfway between Moscow and Rostov-on-Don.
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Putin calls to 'crush' armed mutiny as Prigozhin vows to oust top brass, says 'stab in the back'
World | Jun 24, 2023, 01:34 PM ISTPutin's address to the nation: This came a day after Russian mercenary group Wagner, in a staunch warning to the leadership, warned the Putin government to topple the country's Defence Ministry amid an internal feud between the private army and armed forces.
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'Mutiny' in Russia: What is the Wagner mercenary group threatening the Putin leadership?
World | Jun 24, 2023, 11:38 AM ISTThe Wagner Group, which is also known as PMC Wagner, made headlines in 2014 after it provided support to the pro-Russian separatist movement in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. The group was established by Dmitry Utkin, an ex-Russian military officer and named it after his former call sign.
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Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin?- once 'Putin' chef' who is now calling for armed rebellion against Russia
World | Jun 24, 2023, 11:18 AM ISTEver since Putin escalated the war against his neighbouring nation, Ukraine, Prigozhin formed a private army group and had been leading the forces.
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BIG Blow for Putin: Wagner forces take control of Military building in attempt to topple govt
World | Jun 24, 2023, 12:59 PM ISTWagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin warned his forces would "destroy everything" in their way.
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Is Russia facing ammunition shortage? 'buying back' arms parts exported to India and Myanmar
World | Jun 06, 2023, 04:44 PM ISTAs per the report, Moscow may be reimporting the components to improve older weapons destined for use in the war-torn zone, relying on help from the nations with which it has long-standing military ties.
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Ukraine clarifies Zelesnkyy's statement: 'Russia hasn't claimed Bakhmut, fight is still going on'
World | May 21, 2023, 04:41 PM ISTThe confusion erupted when a reporter asked Zelenskyy about Russia's recent claim on Bakhmut. In a reply, the Ukranian President told reporters, "I think no. For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts."
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Russian private army Wagner claims control of Bakhmut; Ukraine says 'claims are not true'
World | May 20, 2023, 11:14 PM ISTMykhailo Podolyak, chief of staff for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said “This is not the first time Prigozhin has said ‘We seized everything and are dominating’.