Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as "Putin's chef", has withdrawn his Wagner mercenary forces from the battle for Bakhmut in Ukraine due to a lack of military support. This follows a US official's comments that ammunition shortages were a pressing concern for Moscow. Prigozhin posted an expletive-laden rant on social media before announcing the withdrawal, raising questions about Russia's ability to sustain offensive operations in Ukraine this year.
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This Saturday, King Charles III of England will be coronated at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony steeped in tradition. The Coronation Chair, a 700-year-old seat used since the reign of Edward II in 1308, will be a part of the ceremony. Millions of people around the world will be tuning in to witness the momentous occasion as King Charles III is officially crowned.
On Thursday night, a 13-year-old shooter opened fire in the town of Mladenovac, Serbia, killing at least eight people and wounding 13. The shooter, a 21-year-old male, is currently being sought by police and the Interior Minister has called the shooting “a terrorist act.” This is the second mass killing in Serbia in two days, and the government is taking steps to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Avril Haines, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, has warned that a domestic debt default could lead to global uncertainty, and that Russia and China would likely take advantage of the situation to portray the U.S. as a chaotic and unstable nation. She also noted that the Russian military is facing significant shortfalls and would be unable to sustain its current operations without a mandatory mobilization and third-party ammunition supplies.
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the Dog & Duck pub in London to celebrate the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. William pulled the first-ever pint of Kingmaker, a pale ale brewed to mark the coronation, and the couple chatted with royal fans, tourists and Londoners. The visit was an opportunity for the royal family to show their support for the hospitality industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
The United States has denied any involvement in a purported drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin, with John Kirby from the National Security Council stating that "Mr. Peskov is lying." Former intelligence officers, diplomats, military officials and analysts have expressed skepticism about Russia's narrative, and unnamed U.S. officials are working to determine whether the attack was orchestrated by Kyiv or a pro-Ukraine rogue group, or a false flag operation by the Kremlin. NBC News has viewed two videos of the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, one day after Russia accused the United States of being behind an alleged drone attack. The ICC recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit is likely related to the warrant, as he was in The Hague to discuss the matter with the ICC and the International Court of Justice.
Europol has announced the arrest of 132 members of the 'Ndrangheta, a powerful criminal network responsible for much of Europe's cocaine trade, money laundering, bribery, and violence. The operation involved 2,770 officers from 10 countries and is being described as the "largest-ever coordinated hit" against the 'Ndrangheta. The raids took place in eight European countries, as well as Brazil and Panama, and is a major step in the fight against organized crime.