Wagner Group

UK charges two men connected with Russia’s Wagner Group for arson, terror plot

Dylan Earl, 20, and Jake Reeves, 23, were sentenced under the UK’s National Security Act for activity linked to a foreign state. 

 A flag with the logo of Wagner private mercenary group is attached to a car during an automobile rally at a patriotic festival marking Russia's National Flag Day in the Moscow region, Russia, August 23, 2023.
 A flag with the logo of Wagner private mercenary group is attached to a car during an automobile rally at a patriotic festival marking Russia's National Flag Day in the Moscow region, Russia, August 23, 2023.

On this Day: Wagner Group’s Forces Shake Putin’s Russia

 People visit a makeshift memorial for Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, and Dmitry Utkin, the group commander, while marking 40 days since their death to respect an Orthodox tradition, in central Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2023.

Russia's Wagner recovers bodies of mercenaries killed in Mali

 People visit a makeshift memorial for Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, and Dmitry Utkin, the group commander, while marking 40 days since their death to respect an Orthodox tradition, in central Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2023.

Toppling Putin's regime? The Wagner rebellion and its long-lasting impact


Lithuania says passport found in Prigozhin's office was used by his double to visit

Prigozhin flew into exile in Belarus on Tuesday under a deal that ended a mutiny by his fighters.

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks inside the headquarters of the Russian southern army military command center, which is taken under control of Wagner PMC, according to him, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023,

Terror threats and instability in northern and central Africa - analysis

The presence of Russia's Wagner Group may exacerbate conflicts in northern and central Africa.

A mural depicting Wagner private military group is seen on a wall in Belgrade, Serbia, January 18, 2023.

Putin wanted to wipe out Prigozhin during Wagner's mutiny in Russia - Lukashenko

Despite an agreement de-escalating the situation being struck shortly after the start of Prigozhin's brief mutiny, the Belarusian president said Putin wanted the Wagner leader "wiped out."

 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives an emergency televised address in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2023, in this still image taken from a video.

Russia's top general knew about Prigozhin, Wagner's revolt plans - NYT

The New York Times reported that American officials also said there were signs that other Russian generals also may have supported Prigozhin.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Colonel General Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russian forces in Syria, attend a state awards ceremony for military personnel who served in Syria, at the Kremlin

Lukashenko confirms Wagner founder Prigozhin is in Belarus

"I see Prigozhin is already flying in on this plane," President Alexander Lukashenko was quoted as saying. "Yes, indeed, he is in Belarus today."

 Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves the headquarters of the Southern Military District amid the group's pullout from the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Russian focus during Wagner's revolt was to defend Moscow - Putin ally

An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Wagner mercenary group only advanced so quickly because all of Russia's forces were focused on defending Moscow.

 A military column of Wagner private mercenary group drives along M-4 highway, which links the capital Moscow with Russia's southern cities, near Voronezh, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Understanding Putin, the Wagner revolt, and Russia’s crisis today - analysis

Although the Wagner coup ended quietly, Putin's grip on power in Russia might be slipping away.

Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group stand on a tank outside a local circus near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Prigozhin was paid $2 billion a year by Russia, to be investigated - Putin

Putin: Wagner group received 86 billion roubles from Russia in 12 months, "we will investigate all of this"

 Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023

Jet linked to mercenary Prigozhin flies to Belarus from Russia

Following the cessation of the brief Wagner revolt in Russia, a deal was reached exiling Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to Belarus. Now, a jet linked to the Wagner leader arrived in Minsk.

 Embraer Legacy 600 jet

Russia detains man seeking to fight for Ukraine

Amid heightened tensions, Russia has detained a man they say was attempting to cross from Russia into Ukraine in order to join the Ukrainian armed forces.

 Security officers block a street near the Federal Security Service (FSB) building after a shooting incident, in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2019.