After the troops were withdrawn from the streets and the roadblocks and checkpoints were removed, Moscow returned to its usual summer Sunday atmosphere. People filled cafes and parks, and crews worked to repair the highways leading to Moscow that had been damaged in panic during the advance of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group, as reported by …
Russian troops deployed to protect the capital have withdrawn after a brief uprising by mercenary forces. The consequences of this revolt could have a lasting impact on President Putin’s hold on power and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Putin’s image as a strong leader has already been damaged by the Ukraine conflict, which has lasted …
The armed rebellion led by Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has had significant repercussions. Initially, Russian troops were deployed to protect the capital, but they have since withdrawn as the mercenary forces retreated from Moscow. Prigozhin and his fighters took control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, which oversees fighting in Ukraine, after calling …
In an announcement made by Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko, it was revealed that Evgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the short-lived rebellion against Russian military leadership, would be allowed to “retire” to Belarus in exchange for stopping his “March of Justice” to Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov justified the deal by stating that it was aimed …
Within the past 24 hours, a series of events have unfolded in Russia that resemble the plot of a thrilling episode from a popular political drama series like “Madam Secretary” or “The West Wing.” Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious convicted criminal who leads the Wagner mercenary group, boldly declared war on the Russian Ministry of Defense …
President Vladimir Putin made a strong statement on Saturday, vowing to protect Russia against the armed rebellion led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the mercenary group known as Wagner. Prigozhin’s troops have crossed the border from Ukraine and have now entered a city just south of Moscow, prompting concerns over the safety of the …
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has accused the Russian military of causing harm to his fighters without providing a clear explanation. In response, the Defence Ministry issued a statement dismissing Prigozhin’s accusations as false and an attempt to provoke. Prigozhin voiced his concerns through a series of audio messages on his official Telegram channel, vowing …
In Moscow, a court has denied an appeal made by Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich against the extension of his pre-trial detention. Russian state news agencies reported that Gershkovich will remain in the notorious Lefortovo prison until August 30. Gershkovich, who strongly denies the espionage charges brought against him, could potentially face up to …
In a thought-provoking twist, a Russian bureaucrat and his wife find themselves questioning their disillusionment with life. In a surprising turn of events, the man decides to reach out to the CIA, believing that his actions will bring dignity into their lives. This isn’t just another Cold War movie trailer; it’s a bold attempt by …
Days following Canada’s announcement that it is seizing a Russian-registered cargo aircraft, Moscow is cautioning that the bond between the two countries is “on the verge of being severed.” The Kremlin asserts that the seizure will have significant consequences for Canadian-Russian relations. This move marks the first time Canada has seized a physical asset owned …