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June 26, 2023

Europe

Chilling way Putin stopped fiery rebellion

New details surrounding the dramatic march on Russia have revealed how Vladimir Putin scrambled to extinguish the largest challenge to his leadership in years.

By Editors Desk

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko brokered the deal to have Prigozhin exiled to Belarus.

June 25, 2023

Europe

Open rebellion against Russia may be Wagner chief Prigozhin’s last stand

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin triggered a crisis in Russia on Saturday with an armed rebellion headed to Moscow. But by the following day, the 62-year-old mercenary leader appeared to have played all of his cards and now faces a negotiated exile in Belarus along with some of his troops.

By Editors Desk

This image grab taken from handout footage posted on the Telegram account of the press service of Concord, a company linked to Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, on May 25, 2023, shows Prigozhin speaking in Bakhmut, Ukraine. © Handout / AFP

June 25, 2023

Europe

‘Created a monster’: Putin’s power sapped

There’s “unfinished business” between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

By Editors Desk

Yevgeny Prigozhin shows Vladimir Putin his school lunch factory outside Saint Petersburg on September 20, 2010. Picture: AFP

June 24, 2023

Europe

Putin spokesman says Wagner chief to leave for Belarus

Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, was cheered after ending an insurrection attempt in Russia.

By Editors Desk

June 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Putin vows to crush Prigozhin uprising and retake city of Rostov

Founder of Wagner paramilitary group says he is heading for Moscow to oust the army’s leadership

By Editors Desk

Putin vows to crush Prigozhin uprising and retake city of Rostov

June 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

‘No excuse’ for Wagner mutiny – Chechen leader

Ramzan Kadyrov has denounced Evgeny Prigozhin as a traitor, while vowing to do his best to restore order

By Editors Desk

Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov © Sputnik / press service of the Head of Chechen Republic

June 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Russia’s Putin Orders Military to Crush Wagner Power Grab, Calls It Treason

President intervenes after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s paramilitary group seizes city of Rostov in most serious challenge to Putin since he took power

By Editors Desk

Wagner fighters on Saturday spoke with a Russian service member near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov. STRINGER/REUTERS

June 23, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Chaos as Russia’s Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin urges ‘armed mutiny’

Russia has been engulfed by chaos after the head of the nation’s Wagner mercenary group was accused of inciting mutiny.

By Editors Desk

June 22, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine targets Crimea bridges – authorities

The attack did not result in any injuries, the peninsula’s governor has said

By Editors Desk

June 18, 2023

World

RUSSIA’S HORRIFYING PLAN: ‘Fatal mistake’ could threaten the world

One of these terrifying “super weapons” could wipe out millions of people in one go – and Russia is planning to stockpile 30 of them.

By Editors Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants 30 Poseidon torpedoes. Picture: Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/AFP

June 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Putin Ally Says Nuclear Weapons 'Must' Be Used to Strike NATO Countries

Newsweek reached out to NATO for comment via its online press form.

By Editors Desk

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen during a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. A key ally of the Russian president urged for the Kremlin to use nuclear weapons against NATO countries. GAVRIIL GRIGOROV/SPUTNIK/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

June 13, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian counteroffensive might last for ‘weeks, even months’ – Macron

The French leader says he wants Kiev’s operation to be as “victorious as possible”

By Editors Desk

Ukrainian counteroffensive might last for ‘weeks, even months’ – Macron © Global Look Press / Keystone Press Agency/Panoramic

June 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine tried to attack Russian ship – Moscow

The Priazovye vessel avoided damage in the incident and continued its mission, Russia’s Defense Ministry says

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: The Black Sea Fleet's scout ship "Priazovye" during the celebration of Russia's Navy Day in Sevastopol. © Sputnik / Maks Vetrov

June 09, 2023

World

Saudi Crown Prince threatened to damage US economy – media

Mohammed bin Salman privately pledged to retaliate in a row over oil production cuts, leaked documents reportedly show

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: US President Joe Biden (L) meets Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R). © Royal Court of Saudi Arabia / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

June 07, 2023

Media & TV

Tucker Carlson steamrolls Ukraine propaganda in new show

US corporate media outlets treat curiosity as the “gravest crime,” the former TV pundit has said

By Editors Desk

June 05, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine war: Kyiv says troops advance on eastern front

Ukrainian forces have advanced around Bakhmut, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar has said, describing the eastern city as the "epicentre of hostilities".

By Editors Desk

REUTERS / For months, Bakhmut in the Donetsk region has been at the heart of intense fighting (file photo)

June 05, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Kiev renews push in Donbass – Russian official

An attempt to break through defensive lines on the previous day failed, according to the Defense Ministry

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian soldiers work on the tank gun of a Leopard 1 A5 main battle tank. © Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert / picture alliance via Getty Images

June 04, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine war: Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Russia's defence ministry says it has thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive in Donetsk, claiming to have killed 250 troops and destroyed armoured vehicles.

By Editors Desk

GETTY IMAGES / Ukraine has been planning a counter-offensive for months

May 31, 2023

Canada

Poland is rearming itself at high speed — could Canada take a lesson from Warsaw?

South Korea just delivered new tanks and guns to Poland only months after the contract was signed

By Editors Desk

May 31, 2023

Africa

South Africa considering BRICS change of venue – Reuters

Officials are reportedly discussing the idea of moving the upcoming summit to China due to ICC charges against Vladimir Putin

By Editors Desk

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a BRICS event in Brasilia, Brazil, 2019. © Sergio Lima / AFP

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There’s “unfinished business” between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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