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The Latest Breaking News from Wagner

Shrouded in secrecy for years, Russia’s Wagner Group opens up

The mysterious network of mercenaries is embracing an ever-public image as the war on Ukraine drags on.

Al Jazeera

In the face of Russian attacks, what motivates Ukrainian troops?

Soldiers battling the invasion have more to fight for than their Russian rivals, so morale is higher among some.

Al Jazeera

Blinken makes case for democracy at start of sub-Saharan Africa tour

Secretary of state tells reporters in South Africa that US ‘not trying to outdo anyone’ amid growing influence of Russia and China

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U.N. report links Malian, 'white-skinned' troops to civilian deaths

Malian government troops and "white-skinned soldiers" detained 33 civilians in central Mali in March who were later found shot dead and their bodies burned, sanctions monitors told the U.N. Security Security Council in a report seen by Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Russian soldiers accuse superiors of jailing them for refusing to fight

Rare public comments expose tensions inside the ranks of Russia’s army over the invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Wagner deployed like normal army units on Ukraine front line: UK

UK defence ministry says Russian private military firm allocated specific sectors of front line in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Mercenaries manning frontlines for Russia amid Vladimir Putin’s ‘major shortage’ of soldiers in Ukraine

Russia has likely tasked mercenaries to hold sections of the frontline in Ukraine due to a “major shortage” of combat infantry, British defence chiefs said on Friday, as Kyiv stepped up its counter-offensive in the south of the country.

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Ukraine says 10 grain ships ready to depart, awaiting UN go-ahead

Ukraine on Friday said ten ships loaded with grain were ready to leave its Black Sea ports awaiting confirmation that it is safe to do so from the UN and Turkey. Ukraine's military on Friday denied Russian claims it struck a prison in separatist-held territory, killing 40 Ukrainian prisoners of…

France 24

UK says Russia's Wagner allocated responsibility for specific sectors of front line in Ukraine

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely been allocated responsibility for specific sectors of the front line in eastern Ukraine, possibly as Russia is facing a major shortage of combat infantry, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update on Friday.

Reuters

Russian forces, Ukraine both claim control of vital power plant

Capture of Vuhlehirsk power plant in eastern Ukraine would be Moscow’s first strategic gain in more than three weeks.

Al Jazeera

Russian forces capture Ukraine's second biggest power plant, Ukraine says

Russian forces have taken over Ukraine's second biggest power plant, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, following an earlier claim by Russian-backed forces to have captured it intact.

Reuters

Putin’s private army ‘making tactical advances in the Donbas’

Vladimir Putin’s private army has “likely suceeded in making tactical advances in the Donbas”, according to British defence chiefs.

Evening Standard

Russian firm Wagner made tactical advances in Donbas - UK intelligence

Russian private military firm Wagner has likely made tactical advances in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, British military intelligence said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Lavrov’s African tour another front in struggle between west and Moscow

Analysis: Foreign minister seeks to win friends and influence people in countries where closeness can be traced back to USSR

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Al Qaeda affiliate claims attack on Mali's main military base

Al Qaeda's affiliate in Mali claimed responsibility on Saturday for an attack on the country's main military base, which it said was a response to governmental collaboration with Russian mercenaries.

Zenger

Pro Russian, So-Called Donetsk People’s Republic Claims To Have Destroyed American Radar Station

The images were obtained from the People's Militia of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on Saturday, July 16.

Zenger

Ukrainian Special Forces Showcase Buggies Supplied By Foreign Allies

The images were obtained from the Command of the Special Operations Forces on the evening of Sunday, July 17.

Zenger

Ukrainian Forces Hit Moving Russian Tank With Anti-Tank Guided Missile

The images were obtained from the 80th Air Assault Brigade along with a statement.

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Ukrainians Target Russian Positions Taking Out Anti-Tank Missile Units And Machine Gunners

The images of the operation were obtained from the 28th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Saturday, July 16.

Zenger

Explosions Light Up Night Sky As Ukrainian Forces Destroy Another Russian Ammo Depot

Explosions lit up the night sky as Ukrainian forces destroyed yet another Russian ammunition depot.

Zenger

Ukrainian Soldiers Promise To Subject Russian Invaders To Living Hell

It is unclear where exactly in Ukraine the footage was filmed, but it was obtained from the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade.

Zenger

British Soldiers Training Fresh Ukrainian Recruits In UK Say They Are Very Motivated

British soldiers training fresh Ukrainian recruits in the United Kingdom have said that they are very motivated and a pleasure to work with in new footage obtained from the Ministry of Defense.

Al Jazeera

Libya’s elites may unite, but elections still elusive

Libya has been divided by powerful elites for years, will a deal between commander Haftar and PM Dbeibah end that?

Evening Standard

Putin’s private army plugging gaps in Russia’s forces, says UK

The Ministry of Defence says the Wagner Group has played a ‘central role’ in recent battles in the Donbas

Financial Times

Niger: the west’s bulwark against jihadis and Russian influence in Africa

The country is emerging as a critical ally in a neighbourhood of failing states

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