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Articles with tag "Wagner"

African operation

Ukrainian Drones ‘Likely’ Hit Wagner-Backed Sudan Paramilitary – CNN

Ukrainian text is seen on at least one drone controller that appeared to direct the strikes, which bear resemblance to those seen in the war in Ukraine...
'not simple'

Kremlin Denies Prigozhin Plane Crash Probe Is Too Slow

There has been no update on what may have caused the crash in more than three weeks.
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security concerns

Belarus Leader Slams 'Stupid' Polish, Baltic Calls for Wagner Withdrawal

Wagner fighters took refuge in Belarus after they staged a short-lived rebellion against Moscow's military leadership, prompting concerns from neighboring...
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nazi sympathizer

Wagner Commander Utkin Buried in Moscow Cemetery After Plane Crash Death

Fighters from the mercenary group and Russian military personnel were reportedly among those present at the funeral on Thursday
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grey zone

Previously Unseen Video of Prigozhin Emerges Days After Secret Funeral

“To those who talk about my liquidation, private life and earnings or whatever else, strictly speaking, everything’s alright,” Prigozhin said in...
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exploring all scenarios

Kremlin Says Possible Prigozhin Crash Was 'Premediated'

The Kremlin has dismissed suggestions that it orchestrated the crash in revenge for Wagner's march on Moscow in June.
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In depth

‘We Don’t Need Heroes Who Marched on Moscow’: How the Kremlin Silenced Prigozhin’s Funeral

Kremlin and security officials arranged for the funeral to take place with a minimal likelihood of public outcry or protest.
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understated goodbye

Memorial for Wagner Chief Held in Private

Prigozhin's press service urged mourners to pay their respects at a cemetery in his native city St. Petersburg.
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state distinction

Putin Awarded Prigozhin Secret Medal as ‘Kremlin Employee’ – BBC Russia

The outlet said it obtained an unpublished decree from 2006 awarding the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” I class to Yevgeny Prigozhin...
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In depth

In Death, Prigozhin Stands to Leave a Lasting Mark on Russia

The late mercenary leader's symbolic image in the public consciousness will likely prove difficult to erase, but experts say this is unlikely to translate...
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no rsvp

Putin Will Skip Prigozhin’s Funeral, Kremlin Says

The timing and location of Prigozhin’s funeral remains undisclosed.
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difficult neighbor

Poland and Baltic States Ask Belarus to Expel Wagner Fighters

Warsaw says thousands of Wagner fighters are currently stationed in Belarus, which borders Russia, Ukraine and Poland.
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flowers and photos

In Photos: Russians Mourn Prigozhin With Makeshift Memorials

Displays of flowers, photographs and other memorabilia appeared in several cities after the mutinous mercenary leader's death in a plane crash.
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attack on press

Russian Man Detained After Assaulting Al Jazeera Reporter

Journalist Rania Dridi was broadcasting from Wagner's former headquarters when a man demanded that she speak Russian during her live report.
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news

Wagner Boss Prigozhin’s Death Confirmed by Russian Investigators – Moscow

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group, following a plane crash on Wednesday has been confirmed by formal genetic analysis...
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In depth

In Prigozhin’s Apparent Demise, Putin Re-Asserts Total Control — But Threats to Reign Linger

While Prigozhin appears to be gone, he leaves behind a reminder that there are alternatives to Putin’s regime.
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order of submission

Putin Signs Decree Forcing Paramilitary Fighters to Swear Oath

The measure is aimed at "forming the spiritual and moral foundations for the defense of the Russian Federation," according to the decree.
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opinion Ivan Fomin

Prigozhin Has Lost, but Putin Is Struggling to Win

By focusing on Prigozhin, we overlook that the problems Putin faces are not limited to the Wagner leader and cannot be solved by assassination alone.
5 Min read
News Analysis

Prigozhin Plane Crash: What Do We Know?

Here’s everything we know about the crash, reactions from world leaders and analysis of what it could mean for Russia.
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fatal crash

Prigozhin Supporters Mourn Wagner Boss After Apparent Death

While Russian authorities have yet to confirm Prigozhin's death, this has not stopped supporters from paying tribute to the mercenary chief.
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