Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, made a commitment to ensure that Africa does not face food insecurity following the termination of the Black Sea grain agreement. He announced that Russian grain will replace Ukrainian grain in order to sustain the supply of food to African countries. Putin emphasized the …
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to make a visit to China in October, according to a statement from a senior Kremlin official on Tuesday. The trip will coincide with China’s “One Belt, One Road” forum, which aims to connect Asia with Europe and Africa through various infrastructure projects. Additionally, Putin plans to fulfill a …
Canada is urging for the extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which allows for the use of Ukrainian ports for food grain shipments during the ongoing war. The deal, set to expire on Monday, is crucial to prevent further disruptions to the global food system, according to Global Affairs Canada. In a statement to …
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour meeting with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner private army, at the Kremlin on June 29. The meeting also included commanders from Prigozhin’s military company, according to Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman. The Wagner mercenaries, who have …
Russia’s war against Ukraine has exposed the weaknesses of President Vladimir Putin’s military and intelligence machine. Even with alternative centers of power, Putin remains in charge due to the atomization of the Russian population and elites through repression. The recent mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary army, is unlikely to …
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s recent mutiny holds deeper political and military implications than one might initially perceive. The clash between Russia’s hierarchical military culture and the entrepreneurial spirit of Prigozhin’s Wagner paramilitary group has cast a spotlight on the inefficiency and contradictions within the Russian leadership. During his impassioned 30-minute speech, Prigozhin criticized the military leadership’s poor …
Russia’s highest-ranking generals have disappeared from public view after a failed mutiny by mercenaries attempting to overthrow them. This comes as President Vladimir Putin seeks to reassert his authority and amid unverified reports of at least one arrest. Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s top general, has not been seen in public or on state television since the …
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has reassured allies that the alliance will defend all of its territory amidst concerns over the presence of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group in Belarus. Stoltenberg’s comments come after a brief rebellion over the weekend, which posed a rare challenge to the regime. Stoltenberg held a press conference on Tuesday to address …
Last weekend, events unfolded in Russia that were nothing short of astonishing. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group – a mercenary organization – openly declared his opposition to the country’s military leadership and led a march on Moscow for a remarkable 24 hours. However, these events are not entirely unexpected in a nation …
The recent revolt by rebellious mercenary soldiers who temporarily seized a Russian military headquarters on their march towards Moscow has left President Vladimir Putin in a vulnerable position. As his forces face a fierce counteroffensive in Ukraine, the failed uprising has weakened his position. Under the terms of the agreement that ended the crisis, Yevgeny …