Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin appears to have given his first video address since the mutiny that shook the Kremlin. Vowing to make Africa “more free” and “Russia even greater on every continent,” a person that appears to be Prigozhin hints at his location in the 41-second clip, which was published by several Telegram channels… Continue reading Wagner chief Prigozhin appears in first video since Russia mutiny
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Poland moves troops to Belarus border; Wagner fighters fuel NATO tensions
Poland said this week it would move 10,000 troops to its border with Belarus, the latest sign of unease among America’s friends at the presence of Russian mercenary forces now based in this close Kremlin ally. The mutiny by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and his battle-hardened fighters posed a rare challenge to President Vladimir… Continue reading Poland moves troops to Belarus border; Wagner fighters fuel NATO tensions
Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russia’s Wagner mercenary group
Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian Wagner mercenary group as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc, according to an analyst. The request came during a visit by one of the coup leaders, Gen. Salifou… Continue reading Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russia’s Wagner mercenary group