The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

One of the most notable features of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been Moscow’s increasing reliance on what are known as private military companies. Forces such as the Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have borne the brunt of much of the fiercest fighting, especially during the bloody battle for…

Dmitry Muratov's claim came as the head of Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin alleged Vladimir Putin is being told "monstrous" lies by his military chiefs over Russia's "colossal problems" in its resistance to Ukraine’s counteroffensive

The Wagner leader is becoming a recognisable public figure in Russia and has staked out a niche among conservatives.

Three people killed and 10 wounded after a boat heading to Kherson is shelled; about 100 captured soldiers from each side are returned

Soldiers filmed raising Ukrainian flag and banner in villages, a week after launch of counteroffensive

Putin and Zelenskiy tussle over Ukraine’s counteroffensive narrative; water levels begin to recede in flooded regions near destroyed Kakhovka dam

Ibrahim Mukhayer speaks to Al Jazeera about the allegations against the RSF and what would it take for the war to end.

As Russia’s progress in Ukraine has stalled, with enormous losses in material and people, the frustrated head of the Wagner mercenary force Yevgeny Prigozhin has called for Russia to shift to a total war economy:

Military analysts disputed the Russian defence ministry's footage, saying it appeared to show them blasting farm vehicles with a missile from a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter

Kyiv on Tuesday said it is evacuating over 17,000 people from flooded areas following the partial destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. Ukraine accused Russian forces of blowing up the major hydroelectric dam, which represents a significant resource for the wider region by supplying water to a…

Kyiv has kept silent on start of counteroffensive despite speculation by analysts that campaign is getting under way.