The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster

Russia releases images of defence minister visiting occupied Ukraine; criminal case reported to still be open on Yevgeny Prigozhin

Beijing stresses ‘national stability’ as state media reports the collapse of the Wagner revolt strengthened Putin.

As Ukraine says there have been 250 combat clashes in the last week along the frontline

In today’s newsletter: Over the weekend, Russian mercenary group Wagner marched on Moscow, only to turn back at the last moment. Why did one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies turn on him – and how was bloodshed averted?

The Russian leader, having faltered, is likely to renew his assault on Ukraine and increase repression at home, says Samantha de Bendern, associate fellow at Chatham House

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation about Wagner's aborted rebellion on Monday, thanking soldiers and mercenaries for avoiding bloodshed and stating that Wagner mutineers could either join the army or "go to Belarus". Earlier, the mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his actions in an audio statement, claiming he…

Russian president insists mutiny was ‘resolutely rejected by society’

A senior government official says the UK must prepare for a 'whole range of different scenarios' following Wagner Group's failed coup attempt