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Wagner Group Rebrands As 'Russia's Africa Corps' After Prigozhin's Death, Expands Its Presence In Africa
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 3:53am | 659The 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...
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Prigozhin's Last Laugh: Video Surfaces Of Wagner Leader Joking About Own Death Before Plane Crash
Saturday, September 2, 2023 - 2:30pm | 517A video has emerged showing Yevgeny Prigozhin, the deceased leader of the Wagner Group, eerily talking about rumors of his demise. What Happened: The incident occurred shortly before a plane crash in Russia took Prigozhin's life. The video, believed to have been...
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Prigozhin Crash Raises Questions: What Are The Actual Odds Of A Plane Going Down?
Monday, August 28, 2023 - 12:59pm | 385Last week, a plane carrying Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin as well as nine other passengers, crashed in Russia, killing everyone on board. The Grey Zone, a Wagner-linked media group, accused Vladamir Putin and the Russian government of shooting down the plane. Russian officials have not...
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Boris Johnson Points Finger At Kremlin For Death Of Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin
Monday, August 28, 2023 - 4:15am | 474Former 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...
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Wagner Leader Prigozhin Confirmed Dead Following DNA Analysis
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 1:15pm | 421Russian officials have unveiled the identities of the 10 victims of plane crash last week, one of whom was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the former leader of the Wagner mercenary group. Aviation authorities had previously shared a list of passengers on the plane, which was en route to...
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Kremlin Refutes Ordering Wagner Chief's Death Amid Speculation: 'Absolute Lie'
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 1:41am | 488The 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...
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Kremlin Denies Ordering Prigozhin Assassination, Calls Western Allegations An 'Absolute Lie'
Friday, August 25, 2023 - 10:57am | 453Kremlin 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...
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Russia Breaks Silence On Wagner Group Chief's Reported Death: 'He Made Serious Mistakes In His Life,' Says President
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 11:16pm | 398Russian 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...
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'Get Ready For Us': Angry Wagner Group Now Reportedly Marching Toward Russia To Avenge Leader Prigozhin's Death
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 8:26am | 459In 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...
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Old Video Of Russian President Saying 'Betrayal' Is Unforgivable Goes Viral After Wagner Chief's Plane Crash
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 5:57am | 515An 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...
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White House On Wagner Group Chief's Supposed Death: 'No One Should Be Surprised'
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 1:36am | 340White House comments on potential death of Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin in plane crash, stating that it is not surprised, Business Insider reports. “We have seen the reports. If confirmed, no one should be surprised,” White House National Security Spokesperson Adrienne Watson...
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Will Hurd Criticizes GOP Candidates' Stance on Russian President Amid Wagner Plane Crash Mystery: Too Many 'Want To Kiss' Putin's Butt
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 8:43pm | 527Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) has expressed concern over the lenient stance of some GOP presidential candidates towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, amidst the mysterious plane crash in Russia involving the leader of the Wagner Group. According to The Hill report on Tuesday, Hurd was...
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Yevgeny Prigozhin Listed Among Passengers On Plane That Crashed North Of Moscow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 1:40pm | 330Ten people reportedly died in a plane crash north of Moscow, Russia and Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary group that staged a failed rebellion against Russia’s military earlier this year, may have been on board. What To Know: Prigozhin and...
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Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Emerges In Video Address Post-Coup Attempt, Says Making Africa 'More Free'
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 2:19am | 514In his first video appearance since the attempted coup in Russia, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin hinted at his location being in Africa, according to a BBC report from Monday. The footage, shared through Telegram channels associated with the Wagner mercenary group,...
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How America's Use Of Contractors In Its 'War On Terror' Led To Creation Of Russia's Wagner Militia
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 8:11am | 525The rise of Wagner in Russia and its operations can be traced back to the U.S. heavy reliance on PMCs during its ‘war on terror, which inspired other nations, including Moscow, to outsource warfare. Ibrahim Al-Marashi, an associate professor at the Department of History, California State...