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Russian Official Comments on Missing General's Whereabouts

Sergei Surovikin was last seen in public hours after the rebellion began

(Newser) - The world hasn't had eyes on Russian General Sergei Surovikin since Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion against Russia's military in late June. A Russian lawmaker shed some vague light on Surovikin's whereabouts Wednesday, reports Reuters . In a video that appeared on social media, the...

Russia's 'General Armageddon' Knew of Rebellion Plan: Report

US officials tell 'NYT' they're looking into whether Gen. Sergey Surovikin helped Prigozhin's uprising

(Newser) - Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion against Russia's military over the weekend may have had some inside help. US officials briefed on homeland intelligence tell the New York Times that Gen. Sergey Surovikin, who was Russia's top commander in the Ukraine invasion until earlier this year, knew of the...

Head of Russia's Wagner Group Loses It in Graphic Video
Wagner Boss:
Russia Is
Sending More
Ammunition
updated
May 7, 2023 3:35 PM CDT

Wagner Boss: Russia Is Sending More Ammunition

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had threatened to pull his forces out of Ukraine's Bakhmut

(Newser) - The head of the Wagner Group says his tirade was successful. Yevgeny Prigozhin had threatened to withdraw his mercenary troops, who have been part of Russia's war against Ukraine, unless Kremlin officials send him more ammunition. On Sunday, he announced that Wagner will be able to "continue fighting"...

Russia Changes Commanders in Ukraine

Military leaders have been criticized for handling of invasion

(Newser) - Russia's top military officer was put in charge of troops fighting in Ukraine on Wednesday, a move that appears to reflect the Kremlin's dissatisfaction with the current leadership and flaws in the military's performance. Russia's Defense Ministry said Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the General Staff...

Russia Says It Will Retreat From Kherson
Russia: Withdrawal From
Kherson Is Complete
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Nov 11, 2022 7:36 AM CST

Russia: Withdrawal From Kherson Is Complete

Unconfirmed video purports to show locals hugging Ukrainian soldiers in celebration

(Newser) - Russia now says it has completely withdrawn its forces from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. Russia's Defense Ministry says there is "not a single piece of military equipment or weapons" left on the western bank of the Dnipro River and remaining troops have been moved to the...

Russia's Struggling Military Turns to General With a Temper

Sergei Surovikin has a reputation, analysts say

(Newser) - With its failures in the Ukraine fight mounting, and public criticism along with them, Russia's military has selected a new commander. Gen. Sergei Surovikin, 55, who's been in charge of the operation in the southern district, will be in charge of all Russian forces in Ukraine, the Defense...

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