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Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group over threats to oust defense minister
Authorities in Russia launched a criminal probe Friday against the owner of the Wagner Group military contractor over his alleged threats to oust Russia’s defense minister. The announcement follows a statement from owner Yevgeny Prigozhin accusing Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu of ordering a rocket strike on Wagner’s field camps in the Ukraine where its soldier are fighting on behalf of Russia against Ukranian forces. Prigozhin said that his troops would now move to punish Shoigu and urged the army not to offer resistance. Prigozhin declared that “this is not an armed rebellion, but a march of ... (full story)
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Russian prosecutors confirm criminal investigation opened against Wagner group's founder for organizing armed rebellion, say he could face 12 to 20 years in prison
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 23, 2023
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BREAKING: Russia's FSB calls on Wagner forces to refuse Yevgeny Prigozhin's "criminal orders" and take him into custody
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 23, 2023
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Top Russian General Surovikin in appeal to Wagner forces: "I urge you to stop. The enemy is just waiting for the internal political situation to worsen in our country"
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 23, 2023
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Top Russian General Surovikin to Wagner forces: "Before it's too late, it's necessary to obey the will and order of the elected president. Stop the columns, return them to their permanent positions and places of concentration"
— BNO News (@BNONews) June 23, 2023