Images of tanks in streets of Moscow evoked the faltering Soviet Union’s final months in 1991, raising hopes of history repeating itself Russia-Ukraine war: latest developments Prigozhin calls off march on Moscow to avert ‘Russian bloodshed’ Putin’s statement in full: ‘Those behind the mutiny will pay’ For months Yevgeny Prigozhin […]
Yevgeny Prigozhin strikes deal to move to Belarus after Putin denounces former ally’s ‘treason’ • Read more: Why did Wagner turn on Putin and what does it mean for Ukraine? Russia on Saturday appeared to have averted an immediate descent into civil war after mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said he […]
Newspapers around the world raced to cover fast-moving events inside Russia, with many assessing what it could mean for Vladimir Putin See all our Ukraine coverage The extraordinary uprising by the Wagner mercenary force so crucial to Vladimir Putin’s war machine in Ukraine has dominated headlines around the world and […]
Mercenaries’ boss will not face charges under deal negotiated by Belarus; US media says spy agencies picked up information suggesting plot against military leadership as early as mid-June Full report: Wagner rebel chief halts tank advance on Moscow ‘to stop bloodshed’ Analysis: Why did Wagner turn on Putin and what […]
Foreign secretary describes newspaper report of frustration with Tory party rows with as ‘nonsense’ The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has described suggestions that he was considering standing down from parliament at the next general election as “nonsense”. Cleverly declared he was “standing at the next election” after newspaper reports claimed […]
After nearly a decade in prison, the Wagner group founder’s ascent was extraordinary. But where does the ceiling of his ambition lie? Some of those who knew him describe his path to power At the height of Russia’s first, covert invasion of eastern Ukraine, in summer 2014, a group of […]
Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to take ‘revenge’ after accusing Russia’s military of targeting his forces in a rocket attack Russia investigates Wagner chief for ‘armed mutiny’ after call for attack on military Russian security services have moved swiftly against the Wagner boss,denouncing Prigozhin for “treachery” and ordering the mercenarygroup’s fighters […]
Exclusive: Head of ground forces says ‘everything is still ahead’ in counteroffensive against Russia Inside a secret military base with top Ukraine general Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces has confirmed for the first time that the main force of his offensive reserve is […]
Concerns raised over craft’s safety standards and lack of certification as US Navy reports likely implosion Titan sub: follow live for updates ‘True explorers’: tributes paid to those killed Investigations are under way into the loss of the Titan submersible, which is thought to have imploded on its dive to […]
Exclusive: A change in planning rules has stopped the EU flag from being raised, say City Hall sources Ministers have been accused of criminalising the flying of the European Union flag on government buildings in England after London’s City Hall was told it could be prosecuted for displaying it on […]