Wagner Group

The infamous Russian mercenary group Wagner Group has undergone a significant transformation following the deaths of its founders, Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin. The group has rebranded itself as Russia’s Africa Corps and is expanding its operations in Africa. What Happened: The Wagner...

The U.S. has intelligence suggesting the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, may be considering providing an air defense system to the Lebanese militia group Hezbollah, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing unnamed officials.  The air defense system under...

Sudan’s army chief and the de facto ruler of the country, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appealed to the United Nations, warning that the ongoing war might spill over borders. What Happened: Al-Burhan emphasized the need for international pressure on the paramilitary unit...

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin "must have killed" Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and stated there can be no peace negotiation with Putin on Ukraine, CNN reports. In a Daily Mail op-ed, Johnson speculated about Prigozhin's last moments, days...

The Kremlin has refuted rumors that it orchestrated the death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who reportedly died in a plane crash following his revolt against Russia‘s military leadership. The assertion follows intense speculation in the wake of the incident. What Happened: Kremlin...

Kremlin officials on Friday vehemently denied Western accusations that they ordered the assassination of Wagner mercenary leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, labeling the accusations an “absolute lie.” The denial comes on the heels of inquiries into the mysterious plane crash that allegedly...

Pro-Ukraine Russian militants have called upon the Wagner Group to join them in revenge for their leader’s death. What Happened: These Russian militants, fighting for Ukraine, have asked the Wagner Group to switch allegiances and assist them in avenging the deaths of Wagner...

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has finally spoken out on the alleged death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian paramilitary group founder who led an armed uprising against Russian military officials back in June, Business Insider reported. Putin expressed his condolences to the families of...

Preliminary assessments by U.S. officials are shedding light on the crash of the plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group. While Russian authorities are yet to provide a definitive explanation, early indications point towards an assassination plot rather than a...

In a gripping development, the Wagner Group, a renowned band of mercenaries, is believed to be orchestrating a return to Russia following their leader Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s alleged demise in a plane crash orchestrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.  What Happened...

An old video of Vladimir Putin discussing “betrayal” gains traction after Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s plane crash. What Happened: Putin’s remarks from a 2018 documentary went viral on X (formerly Twitter) and had over 190,000 views. In the video, Putin is seen saying...

In response to rising security risks, the Biden administration on Monday urged American citizens in Belarus to evacuate promptly. What Happened: The U.S. embassy in Minsk has advised its citizens in Belarus to leave amidst escalating security threats linked to the presence of Russian Wagner...

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, reportedly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 29, days after his attempted revolt against Moscow. What Happened: The meeting, which lasted three hours, included all unit commanders and the company management of Wagner. This meeting...

With an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine in the backdrop, a potential coup attempt and talks of a civil war remain the headline event for Russia. What Happened: The Wagner Group mercenary army led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched to Moscow in a potential show of force or what was seen by many as...

Russian Gen. Sergei Surovikin is believed to have been detained following an attempted revolt, according to reports from the Associated Press. The report claims that it is not clear if Surovikin is facing any charges due to the revolt, or how long he will be detained. So What Happened? ...