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Ukraine war live updates: Russia’s Medvedev cites risks of nuclear war; Moscow calls loss of Wagner forces ‘no threat’ to combat abilities

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[ad_1] Moscow’s combat position in the war in Ukraine will not be impacted by the loss of troops belonging to Russian paramilitary group Wagner, according to a senior Russian defense official. Wagner forces were integral to Moscow’s advance in Kyiv before the group staged an attempted insurrection at the end of last month, damaging relations … Read more

How Wagner’s short-lived revolt could shape the direction of Russia’s war in Ukraine

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[ad_1] A Ukrainian police officer walks past a 24-storey building partially destroyed following a Russian missiles strike in Kyiv early on June 24, 2023. Sergei Supinsky | Afp | Getty Images Ukrainian forces can look to take advantage of the Wagner Group’s short-lived armed rebellion, analysts said, with confusion among Russia’s military leadership expected to … Read more

Wagner chief set to leave for Belarus in deal to ease Russia crisis – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] The feud between Prigozhin and Russia’s military brass came to a violent head when Wagner’s forces captured a key army headquarters in southern Russia on Saturday. They then turned toward the north to threaten the capital. Moreover, within hours of Prigozhin’s about-face, the Kremlin announced he would leave for Belarus and Russia would not … Read more

Russia tells US: don't lecture us on nuclear deployment – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Russia on Saturday dismissed criticism from US President Joe Biden over Moscow’s plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, saying Washington had for decades deployed just such nuclear weapons in Europe. According to interantional media reports, Russia said on Thursday it was pushing ahead with the first deployment of such weapons outside its … Read more

Russia to deploy tactical nukes in Belarus – SUCH TV

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[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus. Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats he could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears. He also said he would deploy depleted uranium ammunition if Kyiv received such munitions from the West following a … Read more