Yevgeny Prigozhin

U.S. President Joe Biden made a jest about the poisoning of Wagner Group’s chief after Yevgeny Prigozhin's recent rift with Russia's top leadership.  What Happened: Biden, at a press conference on Thursday in Helsinki, said, "If I were he I'd be careful what I ate," Bloomberg reported....

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, reportedly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 29, days after his attempted revolt against Moscow. What Happened: The meeting, which lasted three hours, included all unit commanders and the company management of Wagner. This meeting...

On Monday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, released a new audio message expressing gratitude to his supporters and reaffirming his commitment to his cause, following the recent fallout with the Russian government. What Happened: Prigozhin, in his message on the Telegram messenger...

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently appeared in public just days after the Wagner Group mercenary army, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, marched to Moscow in a possible coup attempt. In a rare display on Thursday, Putin appeared warm in his interaction with children and...

Days after the Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, marched to Moscow in an attempted coup, Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly appeared to assert his power and demonstrate unwavering control. In a rare display on Thursday, Putin engaged with the public, ...

With an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine in the backdrop, a potential coup attempt and talks of a civil war remain the headline event for Russia. What Happened: The Wagner Group mercenary army led by Yevgeny Prigozhin marched to Moscow in a potential show of force or what was seen by many as...

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, has sought exile in Belarus following a failed insurrection in Russia, The Guardian reports. Exile and NegotiationsPrigozhin, a former convict turned powerful mercenary, arrived in Belarus on his private jet. The Belarusian president,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin told 2,500 military personnel on Tuesday they averted a “civil war” in Russia during his second televised address since armed Wagner mercenaries marched toward Moscow Saturday, threatening his 24-year rule and causing Western nations and China to...

U.S. intelligence officials had reportedly obtained precise information about Wagner's recent coup attempt in Russia but decided to keep it secret.  What Happened: According to CNN sources familiar with the matter, the U.S. knew about Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plans that led up to his...

Whether it was a protest or a coup attempt, the march to Moscow by Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is seen as a major event for Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. Here’s what several Russian experts are saying could be next for the Russian leader. What Happened: Over the weekend, the...

Mayhem broke out in Russia over the weekend but ultimately ended in an anticlimactic pullback by Russian mercenaries. In a television address to the nation Monday in response to the rebellion, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for justice.  What Happened: On ...

The trade volume between the Russian ruble and Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) saw a significant increase over the weekend, nearly quadrupling from $4 million Saturday to $15 million Sunday, as per data from crypto analytics firm CCData. What Happened: This surge coincided with the capture of...

Over the weekend, Russia's leadership experienced one of its worst shocks since the start of the war on Ukraine. The blow came from within, as Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, marched with his army toward Moscow with several demands, including the removal of...

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The political development in Russia over the weekend created a flutter in the international community, as Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin and the leader of the paramilitary organization Wagner Group, revolted against the Russian military. What Led To Revolt:...