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Putin's Ukraine war keeps yielding dividends -- but not for him

On June 23, 2023, 16 months into Russia’s war with Ukraine, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia’s now disbanded potent mercenary fighting force and a protégé of Russian President Vladimir, turned his troops on the Russian military and, ostensibly, the Kremlin itself.

The Conversation

How will Wagner turmoil affect peace-keeping in Mali?

Russia has sought to reassure the military junta ruling Mali that Wagner Group mercenaries will continue to operate in the war-torn West African nation.

The Week

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin

Long a low-profile Russian businessman with a criminal record and a background in catering, the commander has become an increasingly vocal critic of the Kremlin’s defence ministers as the war in Ukraine has progressed

The Independent UK

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These videos do not show clashes between the Wagner Group and Russian forces

In the aftermath of the armed rebellion attempt by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group against the Russian army command on Saturday June 24, people began sharing images online purporting to show the two sides fighting. But at least two of these videos were taken from the video game Arma 3…

France 24

Putin Calls For Justice After Russia Narrowly Avoids A Coup

Mercenary group's rebellion against military leadership ends in anticlimactic pullback

Zenger

Putin insists Russia is united after the Wagner Group uprising, vows to uphold deal

In a brief five-minute speech, Putin seemed to reaffirm a deal he reached to end the conflict, which resulted in Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin being exiled to Belarus.

WEKU

Did it Rain Enough to Reverse the Higher Trend in Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices?

This morning I joined Michelle Rook on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the grain markets, livestock market, this weekend's brief insurrection in Russia, and the interest rates.

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Biden says US, NATO had no involvement in Wagner uprising

US president says NATO allies made sure there was ‘no excuse’ for Russia to blame the Wagner rebellion on the West.

Al Jazeera

Crude Oil Prices Close Just Mildly Higher After Russian Instability

August WTI crude oil (CLQ23 ) Monday closed +0.21 (+0.30%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ23 ) closed up +1..82 (+0.75%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday closed mildly higher on weakness in the dollar index and the brief weekend insurrection by the Wagner Group, which initially sparked some concern about...

Barchart

UK needs to prepare for potential ‘implosion’ of Russia, says ex-PM

Liz Truss also reiterated calls for Ukraine’s Nato membership to be fast-tracked

Evening Standard

Crude Oil Prices Just Mildly Higher After Russian Instability

August WTI crude oil (CLQ23 ) today is up +0.14 (+0.20%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ23 ) is up +0.0012 (+0.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mildly higher on weakness in the dollar index and the brief weekend insurrection by the Wagner Group, which initially sparked some concern...

Barchart

Moscow’s fallout with Wagner: Your guide to the Russian rebellion

What’s next for Prigozhin and his men, and why have they been warring with military chiefs? Here are key things to know.

Al Jazeera

Brief Russian Insurrection Has Little Net Market Impact

The brief insurrection in Russia by the Wagner Group over the weekend has had only a minor net impact on the markets today. U.S. and European stocks are mildly higher. Gold is just slightly higher, indicating no major flight-to-safety. Benchmark ICE Dutch TTF natural gas futures prices today are just...

Barchart

Anticlimactic End to Wagner Group's Armed Rebellion in Russia

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The Week

Prigozhin’s revolt: is Russia really heading for ‘sudden collapse’?

Britain must be ready for the end of Vladimir Putin’s rule in Russia, government insiders have warned following the Wagner Group’s failed revolt at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Where is Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Kremlin says Russian mercenary leader met President Vladimir Putin five days after failed rebellion to assure him he was loyal to Russia and him

The Week

What the Wagner uprising in Russia might mean for the Ukraine war

James Horncastle, assistant professor in international relations, on whether the short-lived insurrection in Russia could be a turning point in the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

What is the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but the Wagner leader’s threats against the country’s military leadership show tensions escalating to an alarming extent

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The Independent UK

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? The exiled Wagner Group mercenary chief who rebelled against Putin

Long a low-profile Russian businessman, mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken the spotlight in Russia

The Conversation

The rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin: how a one-time food caterer became Vladimir Putin's biggest threat

Never during the 23 years of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule has he faced the kind of challenge posed by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s insurrection over the weekend.

WEKU

After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?

The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Putin’s power ‘ebbing away’ as Russian president disappears after Wagner rebellion

Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin is ‘probably hiding’ after Wagner Group’s attempted coup

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin suffers brutal blow as Russia 'covers up' deaths of 39 pilots and crew

Despite Putin accusing his former ally of treason and a “stab in the back”, Wagner's chief was allowed to go into exile in Belarus under a secret deal brokered by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK

US intelligence ‘knew Wagner was planning insurrection’ weeks ago

Coup attempt ended with mercenary leader exiled and questions surrounding Putin’s viability

The Conversation

Putin seriously weakened by Wagner Group mutiny – but it was a missed opportunity for Ukraine too

Blink and you could have missed it. Within 36 hours, the challenge mounted against the Kremlin by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the mercenary private military company the Wagner Group, was over. On Friday June 23 2023, Prigozhin ordered 25,000 of his troops on to a “march for justice”, which…

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