Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.
Tag: Wagner Group
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Zelensky, Citing Equipment Gaps, Says It’s Too Soon for Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s president played down the chance of an imminent military move, but the claim was greeted with some skepticism.
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Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months
The leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group confirmed the Ukrainian advance, and continued to air divisions among Moscow’s forces.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin Becomes a Player in Russia After Years in the Shadows
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin has used his leadership of the Wagner mercenary force and social media to turn brutality into a personal brand.
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Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War
Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources.