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Wagner mercenaries to train Belarusian military, Lukashenko says

July 11, 2023

Wagner mercenaries to train Belarusian military, Lukashenko says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced Tuesday that mercenaries with the Wagner Group will be training the nation's military on weaponry and tactics.

Belarusian artist who dumped manure outside Lukashenko's office dies in prison, according to his wife

July 11, 2023

Belarusian artist who dumped manure outside Lukashenko's office dies in prison, according to his wife

Ales Pushkin, a 57-year-old Belarusian artist, died in prison, according to his wife. Pushkin was known for dumping manure outside President Lukashenko's office.

Putin held meeting with Wagner chief Prigozhin days after thwarted mutiny says Kremlin

July 10, 2023

Putin held meeting with Wagner chief Prigozhin days after thwarted mutiny says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour meeting with Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin and more than 30 other top officials just days after mutiny attempt.

Rebellious warlord still on Putin's doorstep despite reports he fled country: 'Not easy to get rid of him'

July 7, 2023

Rebellious warlord still on Putin's doorstep despite reports he fled country: 'Not easy to get rid of him'

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been spotted in his hometown of St. Petersburg, according to Russian sources on the ground.

Exiled Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, president of Belarus says

July 6, 2023

Exiled Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, president of Belarus says

Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia following his short-lived rebellion against the Kremlin, according to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mercenary warlord Prigozhin breaks silence following Belarus exile in message to Russian people: report

July 5, 2023

Mercenary warlord Prigozhin breaks silence following Belarus exile in message to Russian people: report

Wagner Troops have reportedly started building a base in Belarus near the capital of Minsk and put out a call for new recruitment despite an agreement following Yevgeny Prigozhin's exile.

How Putin's grip made Belarus a Russian 'vassal state' ahead of warlord's exile

June 29, 2023

How Putin's grip made Belarus a Russian 'vassal state' ahead of warlord's exile

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has fully backed Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Ukraine war began, but Belarus hasn't always acted as a "vassal state" to Russia.

Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin but was talked down by Lukashenko, Belarusian leader says

June 28, 2023

Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Prigozhin but was talked down by Lukashenko, Belarusian leader says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday he talked Russian President Vladimir Putin down from his threat to "wipe out" Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

June 27, 2023

Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Russian officials on behalf of Pope Francis, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery.

Lukashenko warns of Belarusian ‘combat readiness’: 'If Russia collapses, all of us will die'

June 27, 2023

Lukashenko warns of Belarusian ‘combat readiness’: 'If Russia collapses, all of us will die'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told state media Tuesday that his military was brought to "combat readiness" in reaction to the Wagner Group revolt.