Yevgeny Prigozhin

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Head of Russia&#39;s Wagner Group Loses It in Graphic Video
Wagner Boss:
Russia Is
Sending More
Ammunition
updated
May 7, 2023 3:35 PM CDT

Wagner Boss: Russia Is Sending More Ammunition

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had threatened to pull his forces out of Ukraine's Bakhmut

(Newser) - The head of the Wagner Group says his tirade was successful. Yevgeny Prigozhin had threatened to withdraw his mercenary troops, who have been part of Russia's war against Ukraine, unless Kremlin officials send him more ammunition. On Sunday, he announced that Wagner will be able to "continue fighting"...

Report: Russia May Be Trying to 'Deliberately Expend' Wagner Forces

Group has taken heavy losses in Bakhmut

(Newser) - As fierce fighting in and around the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut continues, both sides are taking heavy casualties—but Moscow may not be troubled by some of the losses, according to the Institute for the Study of War. A Sunday report from the think-tank states that Russia's defense...

Accused of 'Treason,' Moscow to Give Wagner More Ammo

Leader of mercenary group is feuding with Russian military leaders

(Newser) - On the eve of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is dealing with a public feud between the head of the Wagner Group and military leadership. Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the mercenary group, said Thursday said that after putting pressure on Russia's defense ministry, he...

War Could Take Years: Owner of Wagner Group

Mercenaries' boss concedes forces have hit major Ukrainian resistance

(Newser) - The owner of the Russian Wagner Group private military contractor actively involved in the fighting in Ukraine has predicted that the war could drag on for years. Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a video interview released late Friday that it could take 18 months to two years for Russia to fully...

Wagner Group Boss Defends Brutal Execution Video

He said man killed with a sledgehammer was a 'traitor'

(Newser) - After horrifying video emerged of what appeared to be the execution of a Wagner Group mercenary, the head of the Russian private military group expressed approval of the fate of the "traitor." The unverified video shared on Wagner-linked Telegram channels shows a man who gave his name as...

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