An apparent armed rebellion by the Wagner group and then a U-turn and an announcement from the Kremlin that Priogzhin, the man who has been behind all of this, is going to be cleared of all criminal charges - all in the last 24 hours. Sky's defence and security editor Debora Haynes has this report on the situation in Russia. Get live updates on: … [Read more...]
Putin vows to punish ‘armed uprising’ by Wagner militia as Russia plunges into crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is addressing the nation Saturday, after mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called for armed rebellion. https://abc7chicago.com/russia-news-wagner-group-yevgeny-prigozhin/13421098/ news,russia,russia news,wagner group,yevgeny prigozhin,russia ukraine war,prigozhin,russian president vladimir putin,kremlin,putin,ukraine war news,ukraine … [Read more...]
Wagner Rebellion: What’s happening in Russia?
Vladimir Putin has accused Yevgeny Prigozhin of "armed mutiny" as Wagner forces make moves through Russian cities in what the mercenary chief has called a "march of justice" Former British Army Intelligence and Security Officer, Philip Ingram explains what's happening in Russia. Get all the latest updates on: … [Read more...]
Moscow prepares for potential siege from rebel Wagner Group
Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane on how the advancement of Russia's rebellion Wagner Group may unfold. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news … [Read more...]
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin | WSJ
Russian soldiers in armored personnel carriers secured key installations in Moscow after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner paramilitary group, called on his troops Friday to oust the country’s military leadership. #Prigozhin #Russia #WSJ russia,prigozhin,russia ukraine,putin,moscow,wagner,wagner group,yevgeny prigozhin,wagner moscow,moscow … [Read more...]
Russian coup: Mercenaries halt march to Moscow, Wagner chief says | LiveNOW from FOX
A rebellious mercenary commander has ordered his mercenaries to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to field camps in Ukraine. Moscow had braced for the arrival of forces from the Wagner Group, a private army led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. This appeared to be the Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from … [Read more...]
What’s Next for Russia as Wagner Forces Head to Moscow | WSJ
Wagner paramilitary troops led by chief Yevgeny Prigozhin seized the military headquarters in Rostov, the main logistics hub for Russian forces operating in Ukraine. WSJ’s Ann Simmons explains what the actions mean for Russia. Photo: Stringer/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images #WSJ #Wagner #Russia prigozhin,yevgeny prigozhin,wagner,russia,russia wagner,wagner … [Read more...]
WSJ reporter arrested in Russia over espionage charges
Russia’s top security agency has reportedly arrested an American reporter for the Wall Street Journal on espionage charges on Thursday. It's the first time a U.S. correspondent was put behind bars on spying accusations since the Cold War. The Federal Security Service said that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to … [Read more...]
Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, died Tuesday. He was 91. More information here: … [Read more...]
Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91 – The last President of the Soviet Union
The last President of the Soviet, Union Mikhail Gorbachev, has died at the age of 91, Russian state media reported last night. He presided over the dissolution of the huge Communist state which had existed for nearly 70 years. Mr Gorbachev was the final leader of the communist regime and became head of state in 1988 and its president in March 1990. Another huge achievement … [Read more...]