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June 24, 2023

Trump warns about ousting Putin in Russia, says successor could be 'far worse'

Former President Donald Trump said on Saturday that any potential successor to Russian President Vladimir Putin could be "far worse" than the controversial incumbent.

June 24, 2023

Wagner chief orders troops to turn around from Moscow 'to avoid bloodshed'

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed his troops reached Rostov-on-Don without spilling any blood and would turn around to avoid any potential bloodshed.

June 24, 2023

Dem lawmaker claims mercenary rebellion could represent 'unraveling' of Putin regime: 'Existential threat'

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., claimed that a rebellion against Russian military leadership staged by mercenary force Wagner Group could be the "unraveling" of Putin

June 24, 2023

Biden admin, foreign officials react as Wagner Group makes 'march for justice' toward Moscow

The mercenary Wagner Group started marching towards Moscow after its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed the Kremlin had authorized an attack on his forces Friday.

June 24, 2023

Wagner Group: What to know about Russian mercenary group in Ukraine

The private military company received renewed attention after chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin claimed the Kremlin ordered an attack on his troops and he started marching towards Moscow.

June 24, 2023

Wagner Group forces said to be advancing towards Moscow after capturing Russian military facilities: reports

Armed rebels with the Wagner Group are reported to be advancing north towards Moscow after capturing Russian military facilities in the city of Rostov-on-Don.

June 24, 2023

Putin vows to defend Russia against armed rebellion led by mercenary chief: 'They will answer for it'

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to punish everyone involved in the “armed rebellion," describing Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's call to action as treasonous.

June 24, 2023

Russian missile attack on Kyiv causes fire at apartment building, killing 2, injuring 8

Debris from destroyed Russian missiles caused a fire in Ukraine's capital city that killed at least two people and injured eight others, Ukrainian military officials reported.

June 24, 2023

Russian mercenary chief says his troops have reached Rostov-on-Don following call for armed rebellion

The owner of the Wagner private military contractor who called for an armed rebellion to oust Russia's defense minister said he and his troops reached Rostov-on-Don.

June 23, 2023

Russia opens criminal investigation into Wagner Group chief

Russia is opening a criminal investigation into the Wagner Group chief and is urging its soldiers not to follow orders from the group's leader.