War in Ukraine
Robotyne officially liberated and a Ukrainian soldier has given a detailed and fascinating insight into the Russian defenses that Kyiv’s forces have already overcome and what still lies ahead.
Aug. 28, 2023
Russia
Among the other nine people listed onboard the Embraer private jet was Dmitry Utkin, a shadowy figure who managed Wagner's operations.
Aug. 27, 2023
Russia
Analysts say that while Wagner's own brand is inevitably going to be weakened, its previous successes will serve to inspire other mercenary groups affiliated to the Russian state to emerge
Aug. 27, 2023
Putin
When Prigozhin launched his failed rebellion against the Russian state in June, many observers thought the Wagner mercenary boss would be immediately imprisoned, disappeared or eliminated.
Aug. 27, 2023
Wagner
In terms of politics, the Wagner group has conducted disinformation and destabilisation campaigns. On the commercial front, it exploits mineral resources in several African states.
Aug. 26, 2023
Russia
For many in Russia, the fact that Prigozhin’s armed march on Moscow ended in an unusual deal that involved the Kremlin allowing the rebellious warlord to go into exile in Belarus had raised eyebrows.
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
Voices in the community of private military companies continue to question the authenticity of the news, even suggesting that Prigozhin may have staged his own demise.
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
“Karma would certainly lend credence to Prigozhin’s demise. It was two months to the day of his failed munity in Rostov-on-Don and aborted march to Moscow.”
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
When Putin broke his silence on Thursday, he paid a qualified tribute to the mercenary boss and the paramilitary group he led.
Aug. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Daring amphibious raid undertaken to knock out Russian radars on Crimea – 30 Russians dead, Ukraine no casualties; Commander-in-Chief optimistic about Ukrainian momentum near Robotyne.
Aug. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Friday, August 25 – Day 548 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
The death of the Wagner chief sent both the mainstream and social media into frenzy of conspiracy theories, some less crazy than others. Kyiv Post looks at some of them.
Aug. 24, 2023
Russia
Prigozhin’s death is grabbing the headlines. Of nine others on the plane, six were Wagner members who, though not as notorious, were as culpable as him for some of the mercenaries’ excesses.
Aug. 24, 2023
Putin
The killing of Prigozhin by the vengeful Kremlin mafia boss was expected sooner rather than later, but what are the implications of this latest manifestation of his ruthlessness.
Aug. 24, 2023
Putin
Fingers are already pointing at Vladimir Putin but the Russian president has yet to comment on how a plane that appeared to be flying perfectly fine, suddenly plummeted from the sky.
Aug. 24, 2023