Category: Yevgeny Prigozhin

Putin Speaks Publicly for 1st Time Since Wagner Mutiny Ended

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged in a televised address that the leaders of the Wagner rebellion would be brought to justice, in Putin’s first public comments since the mutiny by the mercenary group ended in an uncertain truce on June 24. Putin’s remarks on June 26 were his first since a fiery speech several days…


After Wagner Mercenary Uprising, Christie Says Ukraine War ‘Closer to a Resolution’

As a sudden uprising against the Russian state by the Wagner mercenary group ended abruptly, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “weakness” is “obvious now inside his own country.” Moreover, Christie said that supporting Ukraine to fight against the Russian military could help contain communist China’s hegemonic ambition. “I think that what this…


The Art of the Deal, Russian Style

Commentary It has been amusing, in a grisly sort of way, to witness the adulation heaped upon Yevgeny Prigozhin, former violent felon, and founder of the paramilitary group PMC Wagner (“PMC” stands for “Private Military Company”). For many years, Prigozhin had been pals with the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The two both hail from St….


‘Clearly Putin Is Weakened’: Top US Officials React to Wagner Mutiny in Russia

Top U.S. officials on June 25 reacted to news out of Russia that the Wagner Private Military Company had mounted a mutiny against the Russian state before withdrawing, saying it shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is weaker within his own nation than many thought. The conflict between Putin and Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin—formerly known as “Putin’s…


US Officials React to Wagner Mutiny in Russia

Top U.S. officials on June 25 reacted to news out of Russia that the Wagner Group private military company had mounted a mutiny against the Russian state before withdrawing, saying it shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is weaker within his own nation than many thought. The conflict between Putin and Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin—formerly known as…


Wagner Mercenary Chief to Move to Belarus, Not Face Prosecution for Rebel March: Kremlin

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, will move to neighboring Belarus as part of a deal to end what appeared to be an armed coup led by Prigozhin against Russia’s military leadership, according to the Kremlin. Prigozhin, who has been a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin for some 20 years,…


Wagner Forces Have Entered Russian City of Rostov, Leader Says as Russia Charges Him With Inciting Armed Mutiny

Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief and founder of the private military contractor Wagner, on charges of inciting armed mutiny against the Russian military leadership. If convicted, Prigozhin could face a jail term of up to 20 years. The decision to charge and investigate him comes after Prigozhin promised to punish Russia’s military leadership,…


Wagner Forces Have Occupied All Military Installations in Russian City of Rostov, Leader Says

The chief and founder of the Russian private military contractor Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has said his 25,000-strong militia was on the way to take down the leadership of the Russian defense ministry in Moscow. He also said that Wagner troops had entered the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, which is home to the Russian military headquarters for the…


Wagner Forces Occupying Military Installations in Russian City of Rostov, Wagner Chief Says as Kremlin Orders His Arrest

The chief and founder of the Russian private military contractor Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said his 25,000-strong militia is now occupying all the military installations across the city of Rostov-on-Don, including its airfield, as Russia calls for his arrest on charges of inciting an armed rebellion. Rostov-on-Don, about 60 miles from the Ukraine border, is home to the headquarters of…


Putin Vows to Defend Russia from Armed Rebellion After Wagner Forces Occupy Military Installations in Rostov

President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to protect Russia against an armed rebellion announced by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian Wagner paramilitary group, whom Putin denounced as a traitor to the country. In a televised address to the nation, Putin called on those involved in the rebellion to cease participation in armed conflict,…