A Russian mercenary leader claimed he controls a military headquarters in southern Russia, and Vladimir Putin vowed to take action.
Tag: Mercenaries and Private Military Contractors
What’s Happening in Russia? What We Know About Wagner’s Military Revolt
A powerful mercenary chief sent his forces on the move against the Russian military establishment, raising tensions in the country to a level not seen in decades.
A long-running feud has broken into open confrontation. Here’s the latest.
The claims from Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, including a veiled threat of an uprising against Russia, prompted the F.S.B. to open a criminal investigation.
A long-running feud has broken into open confrontation. Here’s the latest.
The claims from Yevgeny V. Prigozhin including a veiled threat of an uprising against Russia, prompted the F.S.B. to open a criminal investigation.
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.
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.
Wagner Founder Rebuffs Order Requiring Contract With Russia’s Defense Ministry
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the private military force, said he would not comply with an order that would require it to sign a formal contract with Russia’s defense ministry by July 1.
A Wagner Fighter’s Escape to Norway Creates a Problem for His Host
Andrei Medvedev fought with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine, then requested asylum in Norway. The authorities there must now weigh his plea against solidarity with Ukraine.
A Wagner Fighter’s Escape to Norway Creates a Problem for His Host
Andrei Medvedev fought with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine, then requested asylum in Norway. The authorities there must now weigh his plea against solidarity with Ukraine.
Putin’s Ukraine Strategy: Ignore War in Public and Outlast Foes
Vladimir V. Putin of Russia looks like a commander in absentia, treating the war in Ukraine as unfortunate but distant. His options have narrowed, but he is still betting on outlasting his foes.