Wagner Group
The latest news on the Wagner Group. A Russian paramilitary organization, the Wagner Group is largely considered to be a pseudo private army for Russian President Vladimir Putin. With links to neo-Nazis and far-right extremists, the Wagner Group is believed to be financed by Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, who has links to Putin. The group has been accused of being used to hide certain atrocities conducted in the Russia-Ukraine war, to allow Russia deniability.
France begins military withdrawal from key African counterterrorism ally
Approximately 1,000 French troops are set to leave Chad, marking a significant reduction of France's military presence in the Sahel region.
Journalist reveals Wagner's disinformation tactics in Africa
Recruited in 2019, Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo was tasked with producing pro-Russian content across the Central African Republic.
Russian 'mercenaries killed' after plane shot down by Putin's Africa allies
The downing of a plane with Russians onboard in Sudan appears to have been an accident during a bout of "friendly fire."
Fire engulfs Russian mercenary base after night of air strikes
The site at Molkino in Russia's Krasnodar region has been the main base for Wagner mercenaries for a decade.
Russia summons top US diplomat over American soldiers in Kursk
Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned a U.S. diplomat to its offices after the alleged involvement of Americans in a Ukrainian raid.
Moscow's protection now "more difficult to sell" after Mali disaster—Expert
Fewer African countries will ask Moscow for security, Robert Besseling, CEO of security company Pangea-Risk, told Newsweek.
Prigozhin's statue defaced in Russia
White paint has been found on a monument for the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, who died in a plane crash in August 2023.
Ukraine follows Russia's playbook in mobilizing convicts
Prisoners can now be drafted into the war effort after new laws were signed on Friday.
Russia's Africa push sparks alarm: 'great chaos brewing'
Russia has maintained a covert presence in Libya following the NATO-backed ousting of Muammar Qaddafi in 2011.
Putin punishes defense minister for Ukraine war shortcomings: ISW
The Russian leader is reportedly unhappy with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's decision-making in Ukraine.
Russia Is Profiting From an Oil Corruption Binge in Libya
Last week, Canadian police uncovered a conspiracy by two former UN employees in Montreal to sell Chinese drones to Libya, in direct violation of UN sanctions.
Putin sends Russia's defense minister a warning shot
Russia's deputy defense minister was arrested in what some call a signal to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Ex-con Wagner veterans are rampaging in Russia
Former Wagner mercenaries recruited from Russian prisons are causing havoc after being released back into society.
Ukraine struck Russian target just 7 miles from nuclear storage site
The Voronezh-45 military base, which holds some of Russia's nuclear arsenal, was a reported target of Prigozhin's troops in 2023.
Russia recruiting more foreign mercenaries for Ukraine war: Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said Russia is looking more to foreign fighters as its recruitment efforts have stalled.
Fact Check: Does viral photo show Putin's rival Prigozhin alive on train?
Viral photo shows a man that some believe is the late Wagner leader.
Fact Check: Was "Yevgeny Prigozhin" killed in Ukraine?
What appeared to be the Wagner Group leader's name showed up in logbook of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine.
Putin allies quietly gathering private armies
Russian companies and state agencies have financed dozens of pseudo-mercenary groups in the country.
Wagner mercenaries return to front line in Avdiivka
A statement by Wagner's new commander "implicitly" confirmed its fighters had integrated with Russia's national guard, the U.K. defense ministry has said.
Wagner commander reveals mercenary group's new role for Russia
The new head of the paramilitary group released his first public video since founder Yevgeny Prigozhin's death.
Ukrainian drones shown hunting Russian mercenaries in Africa
The video purportedly shows Ukrainian drones taking out Russian mercenaries in Sudan in three separate strikes against vehicles.
Putin's dark gamble paying off as Russian losses revealed
Volunteers, convicts and "recruits" of private military companies account for 37% of all confirmed casualties, new figures show.
Putin ally gives himself lifetime get out of jail free card
Alexander Lukashenko, president of Belarus, provided himself with some protection from the law this week.
Putin's using his enemy's legacy to train troops
Wagner forces have begun training Moscow's troops in Ukraine, according to alleged audio intercepted by Ukraine.
Russian GRU veteran defects, vows to reveal 'war crimes' in Hague
Russian dissident-in-exile Vladimir Osechkin told Newsweek that Igor Salikov is at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam.
Many Russians disapprove of Putin method for filling military ranks
A poll found over half of Russians don't support pardoning prisoners if they serve in the Ukraine war.
Putin still raking in a fortune from Wagner Group
A recent report said that Wagner's influence in African mining towns has helped fund Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Exclusive: Russia's recruited over 100,000 convicts since Ukraine war began
A prisoner list shared with Newsweek reveals that elderly men past retirement age have been recruited to fight in Ukraine.
Russia launches "Africa Corps" as Putin looks to hurt US
A Russian milblogger posted a purported recruitment ad for the new unit offering lucrative salaries for helping Moscow "counter Western influence."
Wagner Group recruiting again with Prigozhin's son in lead role: Reports
According to local Russian broadcast channels, the Wagner Group will now operate as a division of the Russian National Guard.
