Putin steps up efforts to undercut Wagner leader after rebellion
Wednesday, 28 June 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, of corruption and implied that he may have stolen funds. Putin revealed that Russia had paid over $3 billion for Wagner's troops and for food supplied by Prigozhin's catering company. The accusations were intended to undermine Prigozhin's claims of popular support.
Russia’s Defence Ministry has said “heavy” equipment of the Wagner Group will be transferred to the armed forces. This comes after several Russian aircraft were downed and pilots killed by Wagner..
The leader of Russia's 24-hour mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus. Belarus welcomed Prigozhin who was exiled from Russia. After the mutiny was stopped, Vladimir Putin thanked regular..
Speaking to troops from Russia's military and security services gathered at the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin tells them they halted a slide into civil war when Wagner mercenaries rebelled and..