Kremlin denies ‘absurd’ claim Vladimir Putin has died
The Kremlin was forced to issue an astonishing denial Friday after a widely shared report claimed President Vladimir Putin had died at home — and that a body double was … Read More
Tag: coups
West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
West African defense chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore … Read More
Niger coup hailed by ‘exiled’ Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin
Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who remains active despite leading a failed mutiny against the Russian army’s top brass last month, has hailed Niger’s military coup as good news and … Read More
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum government ousted by military
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late on Wednesday, hours after the … Read More
Raid of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s home turned up sledgehammers allegedly used to kill traitors
Russian forces’ June raid of since-exiled Wagner mercenary group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s home turned up an extensive collection of wigs and sledgehammers reportedly used to slaughter traitors, it was revealed … Read More
Russian coup leader Prigozhin was warned he would be ‘crushed like a bug’ if troops reached Moscow
Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin was warned his troops would be “crushed like a bug” if they reached Moscow during their coup attempt, it was revealed Tuesday. Belarusian President Alexander … Read More
Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in brief rebellion
Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, with no charges against him or any of the other … Read More
Russian defense minister makes first public appearance since mercenary revolt demanded his ouster
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster, inspecting troops in Ukraine Monday in a video released by his ministry. He’s the … Read More
Russia allies Turkey, Iran pledge support for Putin during Wagner Group coup crisis
Vladimir Putin’s closest allies on the world stage said they had his back Saturday before Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin called off his coup attempt — while Russia’s neighbors beefed … Read More
Putin vows to crush ‘armed mutiny’ after Russian mercenary boss tries to oust top brass
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to crush what he called an armed mutiny after rebellious mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday he had taken control of a southern city as part of an … Read More
