Jun 24 Watch 8:29 What to know about the turmoil in Russia as Wagner halts its advance on Moscow By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Saturday afternoon, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his mercenaries to turn around from their advance on Moscow after taking control of a southern Russian city earlier in the day. Belarusian President Lukashenko said he brokered Wagner’s about-face to “de-escalate tensions.”… Continue watching
Jun 24 Prigozhin orders Wagner mercenaries to halt march on Moscow, retreat from Russia By Associated Press The head of the Wagner force said Saturday he has ordered his mercenaries to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to their field camps in Ukraine to avoid shedding Russian blood. Continue reading
Jun 24 Putin vows to punish leaders of armed rebellion as private army advances toward Moscow By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday vowed harsh punishment for the organizers of an armed rebellion spearheaded by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led his troops out of Ukraine and advanced toward Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 23 Leader of Wagner mercenaries says forces entered Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance By Associated Press The owner of the Wagner private military contractor Yevgeny Prigozhin says his forces have driven into the Russian city of Rostov, facing no resistance. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 4:17 Kyiv springs back to life as Ukraine air defense crews guard the city By Lindsey Hilsum, Independent Television News The mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is said to be under investigation by Russian intelligence after claiming that Russia's war with Ukraine was started under false pretenses by top military officials. Meanwhile, Ukraine's capital Kyiv has sprung back to life under… Continue watching
Jun 23 Kremlin orders arrest of Wagner Group's leader over his calls for armed rebellion By Susie Blann, Associated Press The owner of the Wagner private military contractor escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin on Friday, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister. Continue reading
Jun 22 UN puts Russian forces on blacklist for killing children in Ukraine By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a new report to the Security Council that he is "appalled" by the high number of "grave violations" against children in Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading
Jun 22 Here's what to know about India's ties with Russia By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press India considers Russia a time-tested ally. But that partnership has become fraught since Moscow started developing closer ties with India’s main rival, China, because of the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 22 Moscow court denies U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal to be released By Associated Press The Wall Street Journal reporter must remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late August. Continue reading
Jun 20 Biden is ready to meet with India's leader, looking past Modi's human rights record and ties to Russia By Aamer Madhani, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Biden is extending the high honor even though Modi's government has stayed on the sidelines in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and as human rights activists express alarm about the state of India's democracy. Continue reading