Putin Increases Russian Military by 170,000 Troops, Reaching Total of 1.32 Million

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Friday, authorized an increase in the country’s military personnel by almost 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million, as Moscow’s military action in Ukraine persists into its 22nd month. The decree, issued by the Kremlin and effective immediately, raises the total number of troops to about 2.2 million, including 1.32 …

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Kremlin Confirms Putin’s Absence at Funeral of Wagner Leader Prigozhin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision not to attend the funeral of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the mercenary group known as the Wagner Group, who died in a plane crash. The Kremlin announced this on Tuesday. The burial location and date have not been disclosed, although reports suggest that it may take …

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National authorities in Russia confirm the death of Wagner leader Prigozhin

     Russian authorities have officially confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group. This announcement puts to rest any doubts about whether Prigozhin was on the plane that crashed, resulting in the death of everyone on board.           In a statement, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko stated that genetic …

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Truth-Telling Russian General Claims He Was Sacked

The commander of Russia’s 58th Army, deployed in Ukraine’s southern region of Zaporizhzhia, made a brave choice when briefing his superiors about the battle situation. Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov, in a voice message posted on Telegram, stated that he had to choose between keeping quiet and being a coward or speaking the truth. He emphasized …

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Ukraine’s Adoption of the Israel Model: A Blueprint for Success

At the recent Vilnius summit, the United States and Germany took the lead in opposing the idea of announcing a timetable for Ukrainian membership in NATO. While they do have some valid concerns, such as the fear of a potential war with Russia and the need for Ukraine to undergo further reforms, there are also …

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Russia’s Prigozhin Putsch: Understanding the Three Logics

There is no pleasure quite like schadenfreude. The recent events surrounding the Prigozhin putsch in Ukraine have provided much entertainment for friends and admirers of Ukraine who are opposed to Russian tyranny. While it is still unclear what exactly happened, many theories have been floating about, ranging from Prigozhin acting alone out of anger, to …

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Ukraine Benefits from Prigozhin’s Defeat

Without the presence of Russia’s most effective fighting force, Putin will have to rely solely on the country’s weakened military. Alexander Ermochenko / Reuters June 26, 2023, 7:30 AM ET When the Wagner Group paramilitaries entered Rostov-on-Don, the residents responded with acts of kindness, offering them food and water. In a heartwarming video, a young …

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National: Russia’s Defense Minister Emerges for First Public Appearance Following Wagner Military Revolt

Following Russia’s most significant political crisis in years, there is much uncertainty surrounding the future of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the former ally of President Putin who led a short-lived armed rebellion, as well as his Wagner mercenary group and the military chiefs with whom he clashed over the conduct of the war in Ukraine. Furthermore, the …

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