The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

As Ukraine says there have been 250 combat clashes in the last week along the frontline

In today’s newsletter: Over the weekend, Russian mercenary group Wagner marched on Moscow, only to turn back at the last moment. Why did one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies turn on him – and how was bloodshed averted?

The Russian leader, having faltered, is likely to renew his assault on Ukraine and increase repression at home, says Samantha de Bendern, associate fellow at Chatham House

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation about Wagner's aborted rebellion on Monday, thanking soldiers and mercenaries for avoiding bloodshed and stating that Wagner mutineers could either join the army or "go to Belarus". Earlier, the mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his actions in an audio statement, claiming he…

Russian president insists mutiny was ‘resolutely rejected by society’

A senior government official says the UK must prepare for a 'whole range of different scenarios' following Wagner Group's failed coup attempt

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.

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.

Beijing says it supports Russia in maintaining national stability, without explicitly referring to Vladimir Putin personally

In response to the recent turmoil in Russia, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov described Russian authorities as ‘weak’.

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