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Crisis in Russia
A Russian mercenary leader claimed he controls a military headquarters in southern Russia, and Vladimir Putin vowed to take action.
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.
Wagner Chief Prigozhin Appears in Videos at A Russian Military Headquarters
The head of the mercenary group claimed to have control of parts of the complex in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don.
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.
Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly but Promising, U.S. Says
American and Ukrainian defense officials said the fight to dislodge dug-in Russian forces occupying southeastern Ukraine was expected to be brutal.
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.