How Putin's long friendship with Wagner boss Prigozhin turned ugly
It all began in St Petersburg when state security services mingled with the criminal underworld.
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Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin
The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner challenged Putin and now its leader is dead
If Yevgeny Prigozhin's death is revenge, it sends a clear message to Russians, writes Steve Rosenberg.
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Brics summit: How China's and Russia's clout is growing in Africa
China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.
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Key ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’ plot will see Task Force 141 ‘adapt or die’ to Vladimir Makarov’s threat
Ahead of its launch in November, a reveal trailer has shown a key ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’ plotline will see Task Force 141 “adapt or die” to the oncoming threat of Vladimir Makarov.
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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine
The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.
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Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps down
Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars.
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Ukraine war: Russian strike on Zelensky's home city kills six
At least six people, including a 10-year-old girl, died in an early morning strike in Kryvyi Rih.
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Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence
Russia's president is hosting a summit of African leaders in a bid to increase Moscow's influence.
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Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin
A junior commander says lower-ranking mercenaries had no idea what was happening during the rebellion.
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Putin may still seek revenge on Wagner boss – CIA chief
"Putin is the ultimate apostle of payback," William Burns told the Aspen Security Forum.
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What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?
The ICC wants President Vladimir Putin arrested for war crimes, but South Africa may not cooperate.
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