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Jun 23

Political infighting could hurt Russia’s war efforts — and possibly Putin’s power

By Associated Press

After spending more than two decades building a rigidly controlled political system, Russian President Vladimir Putin is silently watching increasingly raucous infighting that has emerged among top members of his entourage amid the war in Ukraine.

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May 26

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A look at the man running mercenary Wagner Group in Russia’s war against Ukraine

By Stephanie Sy, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrian Aranda

The battle for Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine has been notable for several reasons, its length, its savagery and for the man who's pressed the fight for the Kremlin, the mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. As Stephanie Sy reports, Prigozhin and his…

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May 25

Wagner’s leader says private army withdrawing from Bakhmut, handing control to Moscow

By Susie Blann, Elise Morton, Associated Press

Ukraine’s deputy defense minister said Thursday that Wagner units have been replaced with regular troops in the suburbs but Wagner fighters remain inside the city.

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May 20

Wagner forces claim Russian control of Bakhmut as Ukraine says defenders still holding on

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

The head of the Russian private army Wagner claimed Saturday that his forces have taken control of the city of Bakhmut after the longest and most grinding battle of the Russia-Ukraine war, but Ukrainian defense officials denied it.

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May 05

What to know about Russia’s Wagner mercenaries as they threaten to leave Ukraine’s front line

By Associated Press

A threat by the leader of private Russian military company Wagner to withdraw his fighters from the battle to seize a city in eastern Ukraine is another flareup in his dispute with Russia's regular military over credit and tactics.

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May 05

Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Ukraine pullout, citing starving forces of ammunition

By David Rising, Associated Press

The owner of Russia’s Wagner Group military contractor threatened to pull his troops out of the for Bakhmut next week, accusing Russia’s military command of starving his forces of ammunition and causing them heavy losses.

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Apr 14

Russian forces bear down on Ukrainian defenders in war-torn Bakhmut

By Adam Pemble, Associated Press

The U.K. Ministry of Defense said in an assessment that Russia has "re-energized its assault" on Bakhmut. The city for months has been the stage for the longest and bloodiest fight of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Feb 11

Head of private Russian military group says war in Ukraine could drag on for years

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

The owner of the Russian Wagner Group private military contractor actively involved in the fighting in Ukraine has predicted that the war could drag on for years.

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Dec 22

Russian mercenary group bought arms from North Korea, says White House

By Aamer Madhani, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

The White House said Thursday that the Wagner Group, a private Russian military company, has taken delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster its forces as it fights side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine.

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