THREAD: moscow

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin CONFIRMED Dead With DNA Results

27 August 2023 — According to results from genetic tests on the ten bodies found at the scene, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was confirmed dead by Russia’s Investigative Committee after a plane crash near Moscow.

Putin Demands Loyalty OATH from Wagner Mercenaries

26 August 2023 — President Vladimir Putin mandated an allegiance oath to the Russian state from all employees of Wagner and other Russian private military contractors involved in Ukraine. The immediate decree followed an incident where Wagner leaders were presumably killed in a plane crash.

Putin ‘Mourns’ Loss of Wagner Chief Prigozhin After Plane CRASH

24 August 2023 — Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a mutiny against Putin in June and is now presumed dead in a plane crash north of Moscow. Acknowledging Prigozhin’s talent, Putin noted their relationship dating back to the 1990s. This crash tragically claimed the lives of all ten passengers on board.

Russia ACCUSES Ukraine of Mirroring 9/11 Tactics in Repeated Moscow Attacks

01 August 2023 — Russia has sharply accused Ukraine of using terrorist methods akin to the 9/11 Twin Tower attacks after an alleged drone strike on a Moscow building for the second time in three days. Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the war was “gradually coming back to Russian territory” but didn’t claim responsibility for the attacks.

Putin OPEN to Peace Talks on Ukraine Amid Drone Attack on Moscow

31 July 2023 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a willingness to consider peace talks regarding the Ukraine crisis. After meeting with African leaders in St Petersburg, Putin suggested that African and Chinese initiatives might help guide the peace process. However, he also stated that a ceasefire would not be possible while the Ukrainian army remained aggressive.

UK REBUTS Russia’s Claim of Summoning British Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions

20 July 2023 — Contrary to Russia’s Foreign Ministry statement, the UK asserts its interim charge d’affaires in Moscow, Tom Dodd, was not summoned. The UK’s Foreign Office classifies the meeting as a planned event, held at their behest, adhering to standard diplomatic practice.

Russia ACCUSES Ukraine of Drone Attack on Crimea Bridge

17 July 2023 — Russia’s Anti-Terrorist Committee alleges that Ukrainian drones on the water surface led to the reported explosions on the bridge connecting Crimea with Russia. The Committee attributed the attack to Ukrainian “special services” and announced the initiation of a criminal investigation.

Despite these claims, Ukraine denies responsibility, hinting at potential Russian provocation.

NATO Pledges Pathway for Ukraine but Timing Still UNCLEAR

11 July 2023 — NATO has stated that Ukraine can join the alliance “when allies agree and conditions are met.” President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed frustration over the absence of a concrete timeframe for his country’s entry, suggesting it might become a bargaining chip in negotiations with Russia.

Allies OUTRAGED at Biden’s Controversial Decision to Supply CLUSTER Bombs to Ukraine

08 July 2023 — The US’s decision to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs has caused international unrest. On Friday, President Joe Biden acknowledged it as a “very difficult decision.” Allies such as the UK, Canada, and Spain have voiced opposition to the weapons’ use. Over 100 countries condemn cluster bombs due to the indiscriminate harm they can cause to civilians, even years after a conflict ends.

Wagner Group Boss is in RUSSIA, Belarus Leader Lukashenko Says

05 July 2023 — Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group and recently involved in a brief rebellion in Russia, is reportedly in St. Petersburg, Russia, not Belarus. This update comes from Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko.

Wagner Leader REVERSES Course and Halts Advance on Moscow

24 June 2023 — Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Wagner Group, has called off his troops’ advance towards Moscow. After talks with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin said his fighters would return to camps in Ukraine, avoiding “spilling Russian blood.” This reversal came hours after he had incited rebellion against the Russian army.

South African President Faces Pressure to ARREST Putin Amidst ICC Arrest Warrant

01 June 2023 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure to “arrest” Russian leader Vladimir Putin if he attends the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Digital billboards saying “arrest Putin,” sponsored by global campaign organization Avaaz, have been seen along the South African highway in Centurion.

Ukraine DENIES Attacking Moscow or Putin With DRONE

03 May 2023 — Ukraine’s President Zelensky denies involvement in an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia claims was an assassination attempt on President Putin. Russia reports that two drones were downed and threatens to retaliate when necessary.