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Rift between Wagner and Russian military deepens

The leader of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin has directly appealed to the Russian Ministry of Defence not to abandon positions around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

18/05/2023

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Russia's Wagner mercenary group often hits the headlines. But who are the country's other guns for hire? And what are they doing?

16/05/2023

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Russia claims to have shot down a 'Storm Shadow' missile in Ukraine

The report follows UK Prime Minister RIshi Sunak promising more military support for Ukraine after a surprise visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

15/05/2023

Ukraine

Russia to supply Wagner group more weapons and ammunitions

The owner of the Wagner mercenary group said on Sunday that Moscow "promised" more ammunition and weapons to continue the fight for the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

07/05/2023

Ukraine

Russian mercenary squabbles in Bakhmut as Ukraine prepares its advance

Analysts believe Russian mercenaries from Wagner and Potok are vying for power in the battle for Bakhmut as Ukraine prepares its counteroffensive. Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina has the latest.

27/04/2023

Ukraine

Two killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum

A Russian missile hit a museum building in a Ukrainian city on Tuesday, killing at least two people and wounding 10 others, part of a relentless barrage that comes as Ukraine is readying its forces for an expected spring counteroffensive.

26/04/2023

Russia

Could Wagner boss Prigozhin become Russia's next president?

Analysts say Prigozhin might - or might not - want Russia's top job: but describe him as entrepreneurial, opportunistic and ruthless.

18/04/2023

Russia

Wagner boss trying to 'seize control' of Russian political party

The leader of 'A Just Russia' party has called Wagner a "heroic military formation".

11/04/2023

Ukraine

Ukrainian top commander: counteroffensive starts soon

A Ukrainian top commander says a counteroffensive will start soon after Russia's brutal winter campaign.

24/03/2023

Ukraine

Why Bakhmut is the focus of one of Ukraine's bloodiest battles

The battle for Bakhmut has raged on for seven months, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. But why has control of the city become so important?

11/03/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: At least six people killed in wave of Russian attacks

Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday killing at least six people and targeting energy infrastructure facilities in the first attack on such a scale in three weeks.

09/03/2023

Ukraine

Wagner chief suggests 'treason' during battle of Bakhmut

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the millionaire owner of the Wagner Group military company that has spearheaded the Bakhmut offensive, has been at loggerheads with the Russian Defense Ministry and repeatedly accused it of failing to provide his forces with ammunition.

06/03/2023

Ukraine

Can Ukraine defend Bakhmut and launch a spring counteroffensive?

Opinion is divided in the West over Kyiv's capacity to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut whilst simultaneously launching a counteroffensive.

15/02/2023