It poses a stark contrast to how the Kremlin has treated those staging anti-government protests.
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Biden says the U.S. and NATO had no involvement in Russian mercenary group’s insurrection
President Biden said much remains in flux in the aftermath of the most significant challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority during his long tenure.
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Putin says the aborted rebellion played into the hands of Russia’s enemies
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary force, boasted Monday that his march on Moscow was a ‘master class’ on how Russia’s military should have carried out the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Officials question whether truce will hold in Kremlin, Wagner standoff
Many are watching to see if Russian President Vladimir Putin sacks his military leadership – and if Yevgeniy Prigozhin remains quietly in exile.
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U.S. spies learned of Russian uprising weeks ago, intelligence officials say
The intelligence fed concerns about whether Vladimir Putin would remain in power and what any instability could mean for control of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
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Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin
The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.
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Russia says China backs its efforts to stabilize the country after mercenary rebellion
The Russian Foreign Ministry said China declared support for the leadership in Moscow during a previously unannounced trip to Beijing by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.
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Russia says Wagner Group’s leader will move to Belarus after his rebellious march challenged Putin
After the deal was reached, Yevgeny Prigozhin said he was ordering his troops to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to field camps in Ukraine, where they have been fighting alongside Russian troops.
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Infighting among Putin’s lieutenants hurts Russia’s war footing, if not his hold on power
Some see Putin’s failure to squelch the infighting as a sign of potential shifts in Russia’s political scene that set the stage for more internal battles.
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Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles
Russia-appointed officials in Crimea said that while it could take weeks to fully repair the bridge, traffic could continue on 1 lane and noted that 2 other crossings are also available.