The Wagner chief’s broadside against the Russian military establishment has escalated tensions drastically, but it isn’t yet clear how much of a threat the situation poses to the Kremlin.
Tag: Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors
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Supreme Court Narrows the Right to Confront One’s Accuser in Joint Trials
In a murder-for-hire conspiracy trial, the majority allowed a defendant’s confession implicating a co-defendant to be used, with limitations.
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Prigozhin Derides Ukraine Invasion as ‘Racket’ to Enrich Russia’s Elite
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, who leads the private Wagner force, has been scathing of Russia’s military leadership for months, but the 30-minute video he released on Friday took his criticism to a new level.
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Russia Shifts Battle Tactics After Mistakes
Moscow’s forces remain uneven. But while bracing for a counteroffensive, they have improved discipline, coordination and air support, foreshadowing a changing war.
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Fear and Mayhem as Russia’s War Comes Home
Attacks from Ukraine have killed at least a dozen Russian civilians and displaced thousands. But they have not fundamentally changed the calculus for Vladimir Putin.