Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has negotiated a truce between Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Russian military, which includes "security guarantees for the Wagner PMC fighters". Prigozhin had called for an armed uprising against the defense minister, and has taken responsibility for the potential of Russian blood being shed. The truce is a step towards de-escalating tensions, but it is unclear what further steps will be taken to ensure the safety of the Wagner PMC fighters.
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This article discusses the recent tension between the Russian military and the Wagner mercenary group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, after the Kremlin accused Prigozhin of an attempted coup. Reports indicate that the Wagner column is making its way toward Moscow, and the city is taking precautionary measures such as canceling work and evacuating the city. The Kremlin has yet to make an official statement on the matter.
Tensions between Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, and the Russian military have escalated after Prigozhin accused the military of “destroying” his fighters and vowed revenge. In response, the Federal Security Service (FSB) called for members of the private military contractor to refuse Prigozhin's orders and detain him, while the prosecutor general’s office opened a criminal investigation. Prigozhin's feud with the military has been ongoing since the war in Ukraine, and it remains to be seen what action he will take in response to the accusations.
Russian authorities have launched a criminal probe against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group military contractor, in response to his accusations against the Russian Defense Minister. Former President Donald Trump has criticized aid to Ukraine, while President Joe Biden has made continued aide a priority and has traveled to the wartorn country to underscore U.S. support. The investigation is the latest development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the outcome yet to be determined.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, has called for an armed rebellion in Russia, leading to a power struggle and criticism from Adam Kinzinger, a CNN senior political commentator and former GOP congressman. The Wagner Group has been a key piece of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, and Prigozhin has been sharply critical of Russian military leadership. Kinzinger has highlighted the apparent admiration for Putin by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in the wake of the call.
A recent intelligence briefing from Britain's Ministry of Defense reveals that Yevgeny Prigozhin, a well-known figure in Russia, is in control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. In response, Vladimir Putin has denounced the rebellion as a "betrayal" and "treason" and vowed to defend Russia against it. This is the biggest threat to Putin’s leadership in over two decades in power.
Wagner Private Military Contractor Enters Rostov Without Resistance, Owner Yevgeny Prigozhin Reports
Wagner Private Military Contractor Enters Rostov Without Resistance, Owner Yevgeny Prigozhin Reports
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner private military contractor, recently announced that his forces had driven into the Russian city of Rostov without facing any resistance. Prigozhin also reported that Wagner camps had been struck by rockets, helicopter gunships and artillery fire, and that the troops were greeted by border guards as they moved into the Rostov region. Wagner is a Russian private military company that has been involved in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Libya, and is likely in the region to support the Russian military.
The British military has reported that Russia is training combat dolphins in the annexed Crimean peninsula to counter Ukrainian forces, investing heavily in security at the Black Sea Fleet's main base at Sevastopol. Imagery shows a near doubling of floating mammal pens in the harbor which likely contain bottle-nosed dolphins, and the animals are "highly likely intended to counter enemy divers." It is unclear how effective the dolphins will be, but it is clear that Russia is investing heavily in its defences.