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Vladimir Putin ramps up security amid rumours of revenge purge over

A number of senior Wagner Group executives and a handful of oligarchs have been earmarked for the Russian president’s hit squads, it is believed

Daily Mirror

As Wagner troops marched on Moscow, Ukraine made further gains

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s position weakened by the Wagner Group’s mutiny amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Summer of 2023- A Dangerous Period for Five Reasons

Summer tends to be a sleepy time in markets, but it can be a dangerous season as many market participants take vacations and liquidity declines. Low liquidity can cause dramatic short-term moves, giving passive investors indigestion when they see significant variance in portfolio values.

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Russia Looks Increasingly Medieval After the Coup That Wasn't

Feudal-style squabbling with the control of nuclear weapons at stake.

Reason

Editorial: Prigozhin embarked on mutiny, but long ago Putin betrayed his nation

There’s a good deal of poetic justice weaving through the surreal coup attempt over the weekend that enveloped Russia in chaos and posed a grave threat to Vladimir Putin’s 23-year grip on power.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: There are no winners in Wagner Group’s thwarted insurrection in Russia

The rebellion ended as quickly as it began. Less than a day after Wagner Group mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led thousands of his men into Russia and made a beeline toward Moscow, he called it off and pulled them back. In a deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin…

Chicago Tribune

US targets Wagner by sanctioning gold companies suspected of funding group

‘The US will continue to target the Wagner group’s revenue streams to degrade its expansion and violence,’ US treasury says

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US sanctions gold companies suspected of supporting Wagner mercenaries in Russia

Russian mercenary group’s future in question after leader exiled to Belarus

The Independent UK

Fox News host suggests White House ‘drummed up’ Russia coup to distract from Hunter Biden

Another Fox host previously suggested the US fomented the Wagner Group’s revolt against Russian officials

The Independent UK

NATO warns not to underestimate Russian forces, and tells Moscow it has increased preparedness

NATO’s chief said Tuesday that the power of Russia’s military shouldn’t be underestimated following the weekend mutiny against it by Wagner Group mercenaries, and said the alliance has increased its readiness to confront Russia in recent days

The Independent UK

US sanctions gold firms connected to Russian Wagner mercenary group

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on four firms and one individual connected to the Wagner Group

The Independent UK

Putin's move: What next for Prigozhin and Russia's war in Ukraine?

What is a wounded bear to do? Good luck deducing Vladimir Putin’s next move he makes a return to the public eye in the wake of Saturday's aborted march on Moscow by Yevgeny Prigozhin's irregulars. What are the true intentions of the master of the Kremlin? With Belarus's president now…

France 24

US Knew About Wagner Coup Attempt In Russia

Intelligence officials obtained precise information about Prigozhin's plans but kept it secret, frustrating NATO allies.

Zenger

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.

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The Independent UK

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

France 24

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…

Tribune News Service

Andreas Kluth: Putin's biggest mistakes in the Wagner uprising

Russian President Vladimir Putin is damaged goods. He may have survived this weekend’s mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group of mercenaries. In reacting as he did, though, Putin not only made himself even weaker, but planted the idea of his impotence in the minds of Russians and the…

Evening Standard

Ukrainian forces advancing ‘in all directions,’ says Volodymyr Zelensky

As Vladimir Putin lashes out at leaders of the aborted Wagner Group revolt

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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.

Reason

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Daily Mirror

Putin terrified of being overthrown and killed like fellow despots Gaddafi and Hussein

As the Wagner Group nearly attempted a coup against Vladimir Putin at the weekend, Mirror Defence Editor Chris Hughes looks at the warlord's fears of meeting a violent end

The Independent UK

Watch live: Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby hold White House briefing after Wagner rebellion

Watch live as Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby hold a White House briefing after the weekend abortive mutiny by heavily armed mercenary fighters from the Wagner group against Vladimir Putin.

Barchart

Stocks Mixed on Geopolitical Concerns

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up -0.86%. U.S. stocks are mixed today as chip stocks buoy...

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Wagner mercenaries will not be withdrawn from Africa, says Russia

Sergei Lavrov moves to reassure sub-Saharan allies after recent armed mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin

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