President Vladimir V. Putin met with military commanders in Rostov-on-Don in his first publicized trip to the city since an uprising by the Wagner mercenary group in June.
Tag: Prigozhin, Yevgeny V
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The Wagner Group Is Always Ready for a Coup
The ouster of Mohamed Bazoum by Niger’s military presents an important opportunity to Russia’s Wagner group.
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Russia’s Pro-War Bloggers Are Suddenly Sniping Among Themselves
A new tone has set in among the uninhibited military bloggers, whose support for the invasion has given them unusual powers to speak out.
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Niger Coup: Here’s What to Know
Amid an unpredictable military coup, neighboring countries have threatened to go to war — some to scuttle the coup, and others to ensure its success.
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Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.