<p>Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plan to capture Russia's military leadership failed due to leaked intel about the rebellion plot which ultimately forced the warlord to improvise and launch the revolt pre-maturely, Wall Street Journal reported quoting Western officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The planned seize&nbsp;included amassing ammunition, fuel, tanks, armoured vehicles, and mobile air defences, as per the reports.&nbsp;This is the first such disclosure and potentially answers why plan by Wagner chief failed after 36 hours.&nbsp;Western officials believe that the original plan had a good chance of success, but it was compromised, forcing Prigozhin to lean toward the alternative plan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, according to Western intelligence, the ease with which Wagner's troops seized the city suggests the possible involvement of regular forces commanders in the plot.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Premature launch and intelligence leaks</strong></h2>

<p>Prigozhin's intention was to capture Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and General Valery Gerasimov during their planned visit to the southern region. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) discovered the plot two days before its execution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gen. Viktor Zolotov, commander of the National Guard of Russia, confirmed to state media on Tuesday that the information about the rebellion had leaked from Prigozhin's camp. “Specific leaks about preparations for a rebellion that would begin between June 22-25 were leaked from Prigozhin’s camp,” Zolotov said.</p>

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<p>Western intelligence agencies obtained knowledge of the plot through electronic communications intercepts and satellite imagery, media reports said citing people aware of the development.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Questions on Putin's authority as rebellion despite leaks</strong></h2>

<p>The fact that Wagner's troops advanced close to Moscow despite the Kremlin's awareness of the conspiracy raises questions about the extent of Putin's authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prigozhin believed that a faction of Russia's armed forces would join the rebellion and turn against their own commanders. Prigozhin's forces managed to capture the city of Rostov, a strategic command point for an invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is believed that Prigozhin communicated his intentions to senior military officers, including Russian army general and Commander of the Aerospace Forces Gen. Sergei Surovikin, but it remains unclear how the FSB became aware of the plans, as per the officials.&nbsp;Surovikin condemned the plot and ordered airstrikes on the Wagner column, the only attack by regular troops against the rebels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, reports about Surovikin's involvement were dismissed as speculation by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.&nbsp;</p>

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Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plan to capture Russia's military leadership failed due to leaked intel about the rebellion plot which ultimately forced the warlord to improvise and launch the revolt pre-maturely, Wall Street Journal reported quoting Western officials.

Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's plan to capture Russia's military leadership failed due to leaked intel about the rebellion plot which ultimately forced the warlord to improvise and launch the revolt pre-maturely, Wall Street Journal reported quoting Western officials. The planned seize included amassing ammunition, fuel, tanks, armoured vehicles, and mobile air defences, as per the reports. This is the first such disclosure and potentially answers why plan by Wagner chief failed after 36 hours. Western officials believe that the original plan had a good chance of success, but it was compromised, forcing Prigozhin to lean toward the alternative plan. Also Read | India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws addressed, says report Moreover, according to Western intelligence, the ease with which Wagner's troops seized the city suggests the possible involvement of regular forces commanders in the plot. Premature launch and intelligence leaks Prigozhin's intention was to capture Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and General Valery Gerasimov during their planned visit to the southern region. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) discovered the plot two days before its execution. Gen. Viktor Zolotov, commander of the National Guard of Russia, confirmed to state media on Tuesday that the information about the rebellion had leaked from Prigozhin's camp. “Specific leaks about preparations for a rebellion that would begin between June 22-25 were leaked from Prigozhin’s camp,” Zolotov said. Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque Western intelligence agencies obtained knowledge of the plot through electronic communications intercepts and satellite imagery, media reports said citing people aware of the development. Questions on Putin's authority as rebellion despite leaks The fact that Wagner's troops advanced close to Moscow despite the Kremlin's awareness of the conspiracy raises questions about the extent of Putin's authority. Prigozhin believed that a faction of Russia's armed forces would join the rebellion and turn against their own commanders. Prigozhin's forces managed to capture the city of Rostov, a strategic command point for an invasion of Ukraine. Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts × It is believed that Prigozhin communicated his intentions to senior military officers, including Russian army general and Commander of the Aerospace Forces Gen. Sergei Surovikin, but it remains unclear how the FSB became aware of the plans, as per the officials. Surovikin condemned the plot and ordered airstrikes on the Wagner column, the only attack by regular troops against the rebels. However, reports about Surovikin's involvement were dismissed as speculation by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently. One of whom was a 17-year-old from the state of Uttar Pradesh. This brings the total number of such cases to four in the month of June alone. Additionally, 15 students have died by suicide in Kota this year, matching the grim tally from the previous year.</p>

<p>The student from Uttar Pradesh had recently arrived in Kota to prepare for the all-India pre-medical entrance test. Tragically, the teenager's lifeless body was discovered by a house help when he went to serve dinner, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A suicide note was found in one of these cases, details of which are not yet available. Autopsies are being conducted, and investigation is&nbsp;currently underway to determine the underlying causes.&nbsp;“The bodies were sent for autopsy...Nobody reported any behavioral changes in them in the last few days. The investigation is underway,"&nbsp;a local police officer&nbsp;Debasish Bharadwaj reportedly said.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Academic pressure and its impact</strong></h2>

<p>Kota is estimated to house around 225,000 students who are diligently preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams. The demanding nature of their studies, coupled with the distance from their families, often leads to elevated stress levels. For some students, the pressure becomes overwhelming, and they struggle to cope with the challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Government interventions</strong></h2>

<p>The surge in suicides has compelled the state government to consider implementing a law to regulate private educational institutes. The aim is to alleviate the academic burden on students, especially those enrolled in coaching centers.</p>

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<p>In an effort to address the issue, the Rajasthan Police established a cell on June 22 to regularly interact with students at coaching centers.</p>

<h2><strong>Past measures&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 2017, following the deaths of 17 students in 2016, the Kota administration implemented mandatory measures such as appointing counsellors, introducing weekly offs and recreation days, and reshuffling test schedules.</p>

<p>Additionally, in the same year, a four-member team from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences was appointed to study the causes of extreme stress and depression among students, leading to suicides. Shockingly, since 2011, over 121 students have died by suicide in Kota.</p>

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There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently.

There has been a distressing trend of student suicides in Kota city, a renowned coaching hub in the Indian state of Rajasthan, as two students preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET allegedly died by suicide recently. One of whom was a 17-year-old from the state of Uttar Pradesh. This brings the total number of such cases to four in the month of June alone. Additionally, 15 students have died by suicide in Kota this year, matching the grim tally from the previous year. The student from Uttar Pradesh had recently arrived in Kota to prepare for the all-India pre-medical entrance test. Tragically, the teenager's lifeless body was discovered by a house help when he went to serve dinner, as per media reports. Also Read | India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws addressed, says report A suicide note was found in one of these cases, details of which are not yet available. Autopsies are being conducted, and investigation is currently underway to determine the underlying causes. “The bodies were sent for autopsy...Nobody reported any behavioral changes in them in the last few days. The investigation is underway," a local police officer Debasish Bharadwaj reportedly said. Academic pressure and its impact Kota is estimated to house around 225,000 students who are diligently preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams. The demanding nature of their studies, coupled with the distance from their families, often leads to elevated stress levels. For some students, the pressure becomes overwhelming, and they struggle to cope with the challenges. Government interventions The surge in suicides has compelled the state government to consider implementing a law to regulate private educational institutes. The aim is to alleviate the academic burden on students, especially those enrolled in coaching centers. Also Read | Sweden police allow Quran burning protest outside Stockholm’s main mosque In an effort to address the issue, the Rajasthan Police established a cell on June 22 to regularly interact with students at coaching centers. Past measures In 2017, following the deaths of 17 students in 2016, the Kota administration implemented mandatory measures such as appointing counsellors, introducing weekly offs and recreation days, and reshuffling test schedules. Additionally, in the same year, a four-member team from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences was appointed to study the causes of extreme stress and depression among students, leading to suicides. Shockingly, since 2011, over 121 students have died by suicide in Kota. Watch | Concert economics explained: The craze for high-profile concerts × Chandrasheel Thakur, the Assistant Police Superintendent of Kota, highlights that there has been a rise in student suicides as the number of students at coaching centres has increased following the Covid-19 pandemic. “If we look at the pattern, the suicides are reported mostly in April, May, and June. Most of the fresh students arrive in the city around that time. Many of them fail to cope. The results of exams also come in the same period...which increases the number of suicides due to failures," he said, as per media reports. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which faced scrutiny due to a series of accidents earlier this year, has identified and addressed its flaws to prioritise flight safety, senior officials with knowledge of the matter revealed on Wednesday, media reports said.</p>

<p>The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission new-generation helicopter in the 5.5-tonne weight class.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports said that the process of fixing the flaws is underway.&nbsp;While investigating recent incidents involving the Indian-made helicopter, certain design and metallurgy issues came to light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ALH is operated by the Indian army, air force, navy, and coast guard, with over 330 helicopters in service.&nbsp;Following safety concerns and a series of accidents, the helicopter was temporarily grounded and then cleared for flying, only to be grounded again between March and May.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a state-owned company, is responsible for designing and developing these helicopters. They are now being cleared for urgent missions in batches after comprehensive checks.</p>

<h2><strong>12 accidents in the past five years</strong></h2>

<p>In the past five years, the ALH has been involved in 12 accidents, including a crash-landing in Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Kishtwar on 4 May, resulting in the death of a soldier and injuries to two pilots.</p>

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<p>Prior to that, a coast guard ALH made a forced landing in Kochi on 26 March, and a navy ALH performed an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on March 8.</p>

<h2><strong>Government's measures for resumption of flights</strong></h2>

<p>According to a government letter dated May 22, urgent flights were allowed to resume after conducting an independent maintenance flight safety audit and ensuring compliance with safety-related technical instructions and alert notices, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter specified that critical items and systems had undergone satisfactory checks.</p>

<h2><strong>Design review of safety-critical system</strong></h2>

<p>Dhruv is certified for military operations by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification (CEMILAC) and civil operations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). CEMILAC, a government regulatory body responsible for certifying the airworthiness of military aircraft, suggested a design review of a safety-critical system on the ALH.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CEMILAC, a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), ordered the review of booster control rods to enhance the ALH's airworthiness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An expert committee formed after the navy ALH incident on 8 March found that the failure in the assembly of serrated washers in the booster control rods was the most probable cause of the incident. These rods are crucial for controlling the helicopter's motion, and any failure can lead to accidents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CEMILAC recommended short-term and long-term measures to improve the ALH's safety.</p>

<h2><strong>Expedited design, development, and qualification</strong></h2>

<p>CEMILAC emphasised the need for expedited design, development, and qualification of steel booster control rods that are tolerant to assembly errors.&nbsp;The new design should aim to be implemented within six months to one year. In a letter dated April 23, CEMILAC instructed HAL, the three services, and the coast guard to focus on these safety measures.</p>

<h2><strong>Prescribed measures for resumption of operations</strong></h2>

<p>CEMILAC provided specific measures for the resumption of operations of the ALH, Rudra (the armed version of ALH), and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It mandated inspections before granting clearance for these platforms, with a limit of 100 flight hours each. Further clearance for up to 500 flight hours or one year, whichever is earlier, would be contingent upon the successful completion of two critical tests conducted by HAL.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is poised to secure a second term as prime minister, according to preliminary results, media reports said. His party, New Democracy, has obtained 40.3% of the vote, establishing a significant lead of 20 points over the centre-left Syriza party.&nbsp;Mitsotakis had called for new elections just a day after his party's success in the May national elections. He made the announcement after elections failed to produce a single-party government. In these elections, Mitsotakis' victory margin appears to be increasing, as his conservatives had already outperformed Syriza by a 20-point margin in the previous election.</p>

<p>Mitsotakis, 55, is credited with successfully stabilising and fostering growth in the Greek economy after a severe debt crisis and multiple international bailouts. Despite the cost-of-living crisis affecting many Greeks, voters opted for the party that promised lower taxes and improved public health.</p>

<h2><strong>Election amid tragedy</strong></h2>

<p>The election took place 11 days after a tragic incident involving a migrant boat off the coast of Greece, which is estimated to have claimed the lives of around 500 people. However, there seems to have had minimal impact of the tragedy on the campaign. Voters reportedly prioritised maintaining economic stability. Under Greek election rules for a second election, the conservative party is granted a bonus number of seats in parliament, dependent on the final results.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Success for the far-right Spartans Party</strong></h2>

<p>The new far-right Spartans party is seemingly set to surpass the 3 per cent vote-share threshold required to enter parliament.&nbsp;The party emerged as a political force following the Greek Supreme Court's ban on another far-right party, the Greeks, with its incarcerated founder lending Ilias Kasidiaris support to the Spartans.</p>

<h2><strong>Fragmented left-wing vote</strong></h2>

<p>While New Democracy is on track for a significant win, the left-wing vote is fragmented. The Socialist PASOK party is expected to secure over 11 per cent, while the Communist KKE party is around 7 per cent.</p>

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<p>The conservative leader Mitsotakis has developed a reputation for weathering crises, having navigated through a series of damaging incidents in the past year. For instance, thousands of protestors expressed their discontent and opposition following Greece's most devastating railway accident on 28 February. This tragic incident claimed the lives of dozens of individuals and sparked outrage.</p>

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<p>They voiced their concerns regarding the inadequate safety measures within Greece's railway system and called for the accountability of those responsible for the catastrophic head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train. The protest outside Parliament saw over 8,000 people joining forces, demanding justice and change.</p>

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<p>Mitsotakis' leadership also weathered a wire-tapping scandal, a significant event reportedly involving the illegal surveillance and wiretapping of Greek politicians, journalists, and other public figures by the state. The scandal led to the downfall of the intelligence chief and his own nephew, Grigoris Dimitriadis, who served as the prime minister's chief of staff.</p>

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Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is poised to secure a second term as prime minister, according to preliminary results, media reports said. His party, New Democracy, has obtained 40.

Greek conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is poised to secure a second term as prime minister, according to preliminary results, media reports said. His party, New Democracy, has obtained 40.3% of the vote, establishing a significant lead of 20 points over the centre-left Syriza party. Mitsotakis had called for new elections just a day after his party's success in the May national elections. He made the announcement after elections failed to produce a single-party government. In these elections, Mitsotakis' victory margin appears to be increasing, as his conservatives had already outperformed Syriza by a 20-point margin in the previous election. Mitsotakis, 55, is credited with successfully stabilising and fostering growth in the Greek economy after a severe debt crisis and multiple international bailouts. Despite the cost-of-living crisis affecting many Greeks, voters opted for the party that promised lower taxes and improved public health. Election amid tragedy The election took place 11 days after a tragic incident involving a migrant boat off the coast of Greece, which is estimated to have claimed the lives of around 500 people. However, there seems to have had minimal impact of the tragedy on the campaign. Voters reportedly prioritised maintaining economic stability. Under Greek election rules for a second election, the conservative party is granted a bonus number of seats in parliament, dependent on the final results. Success for the far-right Spartans Party The new far-right Spartans party is seemingly set to surpass the 3 per cent vote-share threshold required to enter parliament. The party emerged as a political force following the Greek Supreme Court's ban on another far-right party, the Greeks, with its incarcerated founder lending Ilias Kasidiaris support to the Spartans. Fragmented left-wing vote While New Democracy is on track for a significant win, the left-wing vote is fragmented. The Socialist PASOK party is expected to secure over 11 per cent, while the Communist KKE party is around 7 per cent. Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how The conservative leader Mitsotakis has developed a reputation for weathering crises, having navigated through a series of damaging incidents in the past year. For instance, thousands of protestors expressed their discontent and opposition following Greece's most devastating railway accident on 28 February. This tragic incident claimed the lives of dozens of individuals and sparked outrage. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' They voiced their concerns regarding the inadequate safety measures within Greece's railway system and called for the accountability of those responsible for the catastrophic head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train. The protest outside Parliament saw over 8,000 people joining forces, demanding justice and change. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × Mitsotakis' leadership also weathered a wire-tapping scandal, a significant event reportedly involving the illegal surveillance and wiretapping of Greek politicians, journalists, and other public figures by the state. The scandal led to the downfall of the intelligence chief and his own nephew, Grigoris Dimitriadis, who served as the prime minister's chief of staff. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on various Sunday talk shows, addressed the recent crisis in Russia involving the Wagner group's mutiny against the Kremlin. Blinken described the uprising as a "direct challenge to Putin's authority" and emphasised that it exposed "real cracks" within the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. These remarks marked the United States' first public statements on the developments in Russia.</p>

<p>"So this raises profound questions, it shows real cracks," Blinken told CBS News talk show "Face the Nation", reported AFP news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Consultations with allies</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>During the past 24 hours, the United States engaged in intensive consultations with European allies regarding the revolt by the Wagner group. The consultations aimed to discuss the implications and consequences of the crisis.</p>

<p>Secretary Blinken stated that it is "too early" to speculate on the impact of the crisis, both on the Kremlin's stability and the ongoing war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He characterised the events as "extraordinary," as an ally of Putin turned against him, threatening the core of power in the Kremlin.</p>

<p>Blinken highlighted the significance of Yevgeny Prigozhin's actions, a key figure behind the Wagner group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, just 16 months ago, Russian forces were positioned with intentions of potentially seizing control of entire Ukraine. However, he noted, the recent events involving the Wagner group have led to a shift in circumstances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Blinken highlighted that now, over the weekend, Russian forces found themselves defending Moscow, their own capital, against mercenaries who are "Putin's own making", Blinken also told ABC News show "This Week.".</p>

<p>"Prigozhin himself, in this entire incident, has raised profound questions about the very premises of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in the first place, saying that Ukraine or NATO did not pose a threat to Russia, which is part of Putin's narrative."</p>

<p>Blinken noted that the Wagner crisis has left Moscow "distracted," potentially providing an additional advantage for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, he said speculation on the future direction of the crisis and its implications cannot be made just yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wagner group's withdrawal comes after an agreement facilitated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The fighters have returned to their respective bases, with assurances given for their safety.</p>

<p>Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is set to relocate to Belarus in accordance with the agreement. The global community, particularly Western leaders, has voiced apprehensions regarding the unrest unfolding in Russia, a nation possessing the largest nuclear arsenal in the world.&nbsp;</p>

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on various Sunday talk shows, addressed the recent crisis in Russia involving the Wagner group's mutiny against the Kremlin.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on various Sunday talk shows, addressed the recent crisis in Russia involving the Wagner group's mutiny against the Kremlin. Blinken described the uprising as a "direct challenge to Putin's authority" and emphasised that it exposed "real cracks" within the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. These remarks marked the United States' first public statements on the developments in Russia. "So this raises profound questions, it shows real cracks," Blinken told CBS News talk show "Face the Nation", reported AFP news agency. Consultations with allies During the past 24 hours, the United States engaged in intensive consultations with European allies regarding the revolt by the Wagner group. The consultations aimed to discuss the implications and consequences of the crisis. Secretary Blinken stated that it is "too early" to speculate on the impact of the crisis, both on the Kremlin's stability and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how He characterised the events as "extraordinary," as an ally of Putin turned against him, threatening the core of power in the Kremlin. Blinken highlighted the significance of Yevgeny Prigozhin's actions, a key figure behind the Wagner group. According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, just 16 months ago, Russian forces were positioned with intentions of potentially seizing control of entire Ukraine. However, he noted, the recent events involving the Wagner group have led to a shift in circumstances. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' Blinken highlighted that now, over the weekend, Russian forces found themselves defending Moscow, their own capital, against mercenaries who are "Putin's own making", Blinken also told ABC News show "This Week.". "Prigozhin himself, in this entire incident, has raised profound questions about the very premises of Russia's aggression against Ukraine in the first place, saying that Ukraine or NATO did not pose a threat to Russia, which is part of Putin's narrative." Blinken noted that the Wagner crisis has left Moscow "distracted," potentially providing an additional advantage for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian forces. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × However, he said speculation on the future direction of the crisis and its implications cannot be made just yet. Wagner group's withdrawal comes after an agreement facilitated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The fighters have returned to their respective bases, with assurances given for their safety. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is set to relocate to Belarus in accordance with the agreement. The global community, particularly Western leaders, has voiced apprehensions regarding the unrest unfolding in Russia, a nation possessing the largest nuclear arsenal in the world. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Wagner group's mutiny exposes 'real cracks' in Putin's leadership: Blinken

<p>India and Egypt share a long-standing history of friendly relations and cooperation. During his visit to Egypt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi in September. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. The discussions focused on "international" issues, taking place amidst a threat from Russia's mercenary group Wagner to storm Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly rebutted former US President Barack Obama's comments regarding the rights of Indian Muslims. Defending PM Modi, the minister drew attention to the military interventions that took place in Muslim-majority nations during Obama's tenure as president.</p>

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India and Egypt share a long-standing history of friendly relations and cooperation. During his visit to Egypt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi in September.

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<p>Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims. Sitharaman, during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, expressed her disagreement with Obama's comments and pointed out military actions in Muslim-majority nations during his presidency.&nbsp;The minister criticised Obama's controversial interview with a media outlet, in which he stated his intention to discuss the situation of Indian Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The finance minister said, "I was shocked. When PM Modi was campaigning in the US - and by campaigning I mean speaking about India - a former president of the US is speaking about Indian Muslims."</p>

<p>"And I am saying this with restraint because it involves another country. We want friendship with the US but there too we get remarks about religious freedom in India. A former president - under whose rule seven Muslim-majority countries were bombed with more than 26,000 bombs - how will people trust his allegations?" she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I find this deliberate attempt to vitiate the atmosphere in this country because they think they cannot win against the developmental policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the minister claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the news conference, Sitharaman highlighted Prime Minister Modi's commitment to the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with All, Development for All) principle and stated that his government does not discriminate against any community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sitharaman also criticised the Congress and other opposition parties for raising unsubstantiated issues after facing electoral defeats.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The debate on human rights&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The United States has a history of intervening in the affairs of other countries often and the country itself has faced scrutiny. It has often received a befitting reply from India that the United States should focus on addressing its own human rights challenges before attempting to instruct or impose its views on other nations.</p>

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<p>On 22 June, former US president Barack Obama expressed his concerns about India, suggesting that the country risks "pulling apart" if the rights of its Muslim minority are not respected. He specifically mentioned the need to address this matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to the United States at the time.</p>

<p>Obama spoke of his willingness to discuss with PM Modi the concerns surrounding the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India if given the opportunity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi was questioned in a presser about free speech and religious freedom in India. The US reporter also asked the prime minister about discrimination against minority communities and the measures his government was taking to improve the rights of minorities in the country.</p>

<p>"We are a democracy...India &amp; America both have democracy in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit &amp; we live it and it's written in our Constitution...So no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion arises. That is why, India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it..," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims.

Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims. Sitharaman, during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, expressed her disagreement with Obama's comments and pointed out military actions in Muslim-majority nations during his presidency. The minister criticised Obama's controversial interview with a media outlet, in which he stated his intention to discuss the situation of Indian Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The finance minister said, "I was shocked. When PM Modi was campaigning in the US - and by campaigning I mean speaking about India - a former president of the US is speaking about Indian Muslims." "And I am saying this with restraint because it involves another country. We want friendship with the US but there too we get remarks about religious freedom in India. A former president - under whose rule seven Muslim-majority countries were bombed with more than 26,000 bombs - how will people trust his allegations?" she added. Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how "I find this deliberate attempt to vitiate the atmosphere in this country because they think they cannot win against the developmental policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the minister claimed. During the news conference, Sitharaman highlighted Prime Minister Modi's commitment to the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with All, Development for All) principle and stated that his government does not discriminate against any community. Sitharaman also criticised the Congress and other opposition parties for raising unsubstantiated issues after facing electoral defeats. The debate on human rights The United States has a history of intervening in the affairs of other countries often and the country itself has faced scrutiny. It has often received a befitting reply from India that the United States should focus on addressing its own human rights challenges before attempting to instruct or impose its views on other nations. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' On 22 June, former US president Barack Obama expressed his concerns about India, suggesting that the country risks "pulling apart" if the rights of its Muslim minority are not respected. He specifically mentioned the need to address this matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to the United States at the time. Obama spoke of his willingness to discuss with PM Modi the concerns surrounding the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India if given the opportunity. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × PM Modi was questioned in a presser about free speech and religious freedom in India. The US reporter also asked the prime minister about discrimination against minority communities and the measures his government was taking to improve the rights of minorities in the country. "We are a democracy...India & America both have democracy in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit & we live it and it's written in our Constitution...So no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion arises. That is why, India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it..," PM Modi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>In a dramatic turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the rebel leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries, ordered his fighters to retreat from their advance toward Moscow to prevent any violent confrontation and avert potential bloodshed following a deal with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko under which Russia would drop all charges against him and he will be granted safe passage to Belarus.&nbsp;Prigozhin revealed on Saturday that his forces had made significant progress, covering a distance of 200 km (124 miles) within the past 24 hours, but he has now issued orders for them to promptly return to their respective bases.</p>

<p>The Wagner mutiny drama ended after Belarus claimed that President Alexander Lukashenko was able to persuade the Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin to cease his march towards Moscow. If the claims are to be believed, it can lead to a potential end to the coup attempt in Russia, the first in last 30 years.</p>

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<p>Media reports citing Lukashenko's press service said the president engaged in extensive negotiations with Prigozhin throughout the "entire day" after establishing a mutual understanding with Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before his negotiations with Wagner&nbsp;chief, Lukashenko held talks with Putin and they agreed on joint actions and “additionally clarifying the situation through his own channels.”</p>

<p>The press service stated that Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's appeal to halt the movement. It said Prigozhin had “accepted [Lukashenko’s] request to “stop the movement of armed men from the Wagner company on Russian territory and [take] further steps to de-escalate the situation.”</p>

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<p>“At the moment, there is an absolutely advantageous and acceptable way to defuse the situation on the table, with security guarantees for Wagner’s fighters,” Lukashenko’s press service said, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before Wagner chief's decision to turn back his forces, Ukraine's defence ministry mocked the presence of Russian troops on the country's land on Saturday, urging them to return home and participate in the ongoing clashes between rebel mercenaries and Russia's military. The ministry's statement questioned the reason behind Russian soldiers still being stationed in challenging conditions instead of supporting their comrades involved in the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the Ukrainian ministry asked, "Why Russian soldiers are still sitting in muddy trenches rather than running to the aid of their comrades on both sides of the conflict. That would be far safer than confronting the Ukrainian army."</p>

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<p>Many world leaders were also keeping a close eye on the events in Russia as Putin faced a tough battle to push back Wagner chief from making gains in several Russian regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Wagner chief pledged to overthrow Russia's military leadership and his forces were moving through the Lipetsk region, situated around 400 kilometres (250 miles) south of Moscow, however, it seems like a deal was brokered between the warring factions which ultimately lead to the turning back of mercenary forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's parliamentary leaders had expressed support for President Putin against Wagner mercenaries. On Saturday, the speakers of both houses of the Russian parliament declared their backing for President Vladimir Putin amidst the Wagner mercenary group's attempted ousting of the country's military leadership.</p>

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In a dramatic turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the rebel leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries, ordered his fighters to retreat from their advance toward Moscow to prevent any violent confrontation and avert potential bloodshed following a deal with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko under which Russia would drop all charges against him and he will be granted safe passage to Belarus.

In a dramatic turn of events, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the rebel leader of the Wagner Group of mercenaries, ordered his fighters to retreat from their advance toward Moscow to prevent any violent confrontation and avert potential bloodshed following a deal with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko under which Russia would drop all charges against him and he will be granted safe passage to Belarus. Prigozhin revealed on Saturday that his forces had made significant progress, covering a distance of 200 km (124 miles) within the past 24 hours, but he has now issued orders for them to promptly return to their respective bases. The Wagner mutiny drama ended after Belarus claimed that President Alexander Lukashenko was able to persuade the Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin to cease his march towards Moscow. If the claims are to be believed, it can lead to a potential end to the coup attempt in Russia, the first in last 30 years. Also Read | Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge’ burial ground in the Netherlands Media reports citing Lukashenko's press service said the president engaged in extensive negotiations with Prigozhin throughout the "entire day" after establishing a mutual understanding with Putin. Before his negotiations with Wagner chief, Lukashenko held talks with Putin and they agreed on joint actions and “additionally clarifying the situation through his own channels.” The press service stated that Prigozhin has accepted Lukashenko's appeal to halt the movement. It said Prigozhin had “accepted [Lukashenko’s] request to “stop the movement of armed men from the Wagner company on Russian territory and [take] further steps to de-escalate the situation.” Also Read | Google rolls out 'Perspectives' tab in major search-engine revamp “At the moment, there is an absolutely advantageous and acceptable way to defuse the situation on the table, with security guarantees for Wagner’s fighters,” Lukashenko’s press service said, as per media reports. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ President of #Belarus #Lukashenko held talks w/ head of PMC Wagner #Prigozhin. Negotiations continued throughout the day. ‼️Y.Prigozhin accepted the proposal of President of 🇧🇾 to stop the movement of armed people of the Wagner company on the territory of #Russia pic.twitter.com/Kpf2SW7RNu — Belarus MFA 🇧🇾 (@BelarusMFA) June 24, 2023 × Before Wagner chief's decision to turn back his forces, Ukraine's defence ministry mocked the presence of Russian troops on the country's land on Saturday, urging them to return home and participate in the ongoing clashes between rebel mercenaries and Russia's military. The ministry's statement questioned the reason behind Russian soldiers still being stationed in challenging conditions instead of supporting their comrades involved in the conflict. In a statement, the Ukrainian ministry asked, "Why Russian soldiers are still sitting in muddy trenches rather than running to the aid of their comrades on both sides of the conflict. That would be far safer than confronting the Ukrainian army." Watch | 'Putin's chef' vs Defence Minister: Where has Wagner operated? × Many world leaders were also keeping a close eye on the events in Russia as Putin faced a tough battle to push back Wagner chief from making gains in several Russian regions. Earlier in the day, Wagner chief pledged to overthrow Russia's military leadership and his forces were moving through the Lipetsk region, situated around 400 kilometres (250 miles) south of Moscow, however, it seems like a deal was brokered between the warring factions which ultimately lead to the turning back of mercenary forces. Russia's parliamentary leaders had expressed support for President Putin against Wagner mercenaries. On Saturday, the speakers of both houses of the Russian parliament declared their backing for President Vladimir Putin amidst the Wagner mercenary group's attempted ousting of the country's military leadership. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Al-Shabaab jihadists have killed five civilians, some by beheading, in eastern Kenya, a witness and a police source told AFP on Sunday.</p>

<p>The attack occurred on Saturday around 7:30 pm (1630 GMT) in the villages of Juhudi and Salama in Lamu county, which borders Somalia, the police source said.</p>

<p>"Five people were killed. The victims were slashed and there are others who were beheaded."</p>

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<p>Resident Hassan Abdul said that "women were locked in the houses and the men ordered out, where they were tied with ropes and butchered".</p>

<p>A secondary school student was among the five people killed, Abdul said, adding that "all those killed were slashed and some of them had been beheaded".</p>

<p>Another local resident, Ismail Hussein, said that the militants stole food supplies before leaving, firing their arms into the air.</p>

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<p>Based in Kenya's eastern neighbour Somalia, the jihadist Al-Shabaab group has been waging a bloody insurgency against the fragile government in Mogadishu for more than 15 years.</p>

<p>Kenya first sent troops into Somalia in 2011 to combat the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamist militants and is now a major contributor of troops to an African Union military operation against the group.</p>

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<p>But it has suffered a string of retaliatory assaults, including a bloody siege at the Westgate mall in Nairobi in 2013 that cost 67 lives and an attack on Garissa University in 2015 that killed 148 people.</p>

<p>In Somalia itself, Al-Shabaab has continued to wage deadly attacks despite a major offensive launched last August by pro-government forces, backed by the AU force known as ATMIS.</p>

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Al-Shabaab jihadists have killed five civilians, some by beheading, in eastern Kenya, a witness and a police source told AFP on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday around 7:30 pm (1630 GMT) in the villages of Juhudi and Salama in Lamu county, which borders Somalia, the police source said.

Al-Shabaab jihadists have killed five civilians, some by beheading, in eastern Kenya, a witness and a police source told AFP on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday around 7:30 pm (1630 GMT) in the villages of Juhudi and Salama in Lamu county, which borders Somalia, the police source said. "Five people were killed. The victims were slashed and there are others who were beheaded." Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how Resident Hassan Abdul said that "women were locked in the houses and the men ordered out, where they were tied with ropes and butchered". A secondary school student was among the five people killed, Abdul said, adding that "all those killed were slashed and some of them had been beheaded". Another local resident, Ismail Hussein, said that the militants stole food supplies before leaving, firing their arms into the air. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' Based in Kenya's eastern neighbour Somalia, the jihadist Al-Shabaab group has been waging a bloody insurgency against the fragile government in Mogadishu for more than 15 years. Kenya first sent troops into Somalia in 2011 to combat the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamist militants and is now a major contributor of troops to an African Union military operation against the group. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × But it has suffered a string of retaliatory assaults, including a bloody siege at the Westgate mall in Nairobi in 2013 that cost 67 lives and an attack on Garissa University in 2015 that killed 148 people. In Somalia itself, Al-Shabaab has continued to wage deadly attacks despite a major offensive launched last August by pro-government forces, backed by the AU force known as ATMIS. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Al-Shabaab jihadists kill five civilians, including a student, in east Kenya: Report

<p>Amid an armed rebellion declared by mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, world leaders are reacting to the development.&nbsp;President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday his determination to quash the rebellion, which&nbsp;claimed to have seized control of the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.&nbsp;“All those who prepared the rebellion will suffer inevitable punishment. The armed forces and other government agencies have received the necessary orders,” Putin said, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UK&nbsp;PM calls for protecting civilians</strong></h2>

<p>The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, expressed his concern over the situation in Russia, where an armed insurrection led by Prigozhin took control of Rostov-on-Don. He emphasised the importance of protecting civilians and called on all parties involved to act responsibly.</p>

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<p>The British government stated that the Wagner Group forces had crossed from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia and had likely occupied key security sites in Rostov-on-Don. They also noted the movement of additional Wagner units toward Moscow.</p>

<h2><strong>White House is monitoring situation</strong></h2>

<p>President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation in Russia, which US officials describe as serious. The White House National Security Council is monitoring the situation and consulting with allies and partners.</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky says insurrection reveals Russia's weakness</strong></h2>

<p>President Zelensky highlighted the political instability within Russia, indicating that the armed insurrection by the Wagner mercenary group reveals Russia's weakness. He underscored Ukraine's ability to protect Europe from the spread of Russian chaos.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Russia's weakness is obvious. Full-scale weakness. And the longer Russia keeps its troops and mercenaries on our land, the more chaos, pain, and problems it will have for itself later," he said and added, "Ukraine is able to protect Europe from the spread of Russian evil and chaos."</p>

<h2><strong>Poland leaders hold consultations</strong></h2>

<p>Poland President Andrzej Duda&nbsp;held consultations with the prime minister and the Ministry of Defense in response to the situation in Russia. He mentioned that they are closely monitoring the events unfolding beyond their eastern border.</p>

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<h2><strong>Estonia and Latvia</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia assured that there is no direct threat to their country but emphasised that border security has been strengthened.</p>

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<p>She advised people not to travel to any part of Russia. President Egils Levits of Latvia stated that their state leadership and relevant services are closely monitoring the events in Russia, and border control has been strengthened.</p>

<h2>Macron reaffirms&nbsp;focus on supporting Ukraine</h2>

<p>The French President, Emmanuel Macron, is closely following the situation in Russia and reaffirmed their focus on supporting Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>Germany&nbsp;</strong>closely monitoring events</h2>

<p>The German government spokesperson said the country is closely monitoring the events in Russia.</p>

<h2><strong>Italy PM:&nbsp;</strong>Ukraine assault causing instability in Russia<strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Meloni is closely following the events in Russia while at the same time rebuked Russia for its 'assaalt' on Ukraine.&nbsp;"Prime Minister Meloni is closely following events in Russia, which show that its assault on Ukraine is causing instability within Russia," her office said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Romania govt in touch with allies</strong></h2>

<p>President Klaus Iohannis of Romania stated that Romanian authorities are closely monitoring the events in Russia. They are in constant contact with their allies and remain informed about the developments.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Czech FM:&nbsp;</strong>My summer vacation in Crimea approaching<strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky humorously commented on the situation, mentioning his upcoming summer vacation in Crimea.&nbsp;Lipavsky wrote, "I see that my summer vacation in Crimea is approaching."&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>EU chief&nbsp;</strong> affirms&nbsp;unwavering support for Ukraine</h2>

<p>The EU is carefully observing the developments in Russia following the rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group. EU Chief Charles Michel stated that they are in touch with their G7 partners and affirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran: Wagner Group mutiny&nbsp;Russia's internal issue</strong></h2>

<p>Terming it an internal issue, Tehran said that it upholds the rule of law. This comes as&nbsp;Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry was speaking over the recent developments in Russia.</p>

<p>"The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the rule of law in the Russian Federation," Nasser Kan'ani said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Canada will convene an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation. Meanwhile, North Korea expressed support for Moscow over mutiny.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid an armed rebellion declared by mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, world leaders are reacting to the development. President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday his determination to quash the rebellion, which claimed to have seized control of the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.

Amid an armed rebellion declared by mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, world leaders are reacting to the development. President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday his determination to quash the rebellion, which claimed to have seized control of the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. “All those who prepared the rebellion will suffer inevitable punishment. The armed forces and other government agencies have received the necessary orders,” Putin said, as per media reports. UK PM calls for protecting civilians The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, expressed his concern over the situation in Russia, where an armed insurrection led by Prigozhin took control of Rostov-on-Don. He emphasised the importance of protecting civilians and called on all parties involved to act responsibly. Also Read | Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge’ burial ground in the Netherlands The British government stated that the Wagner Group forces had crossed from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia and had likely occupied key security sites in Rostov-on-Don. They also noted the movement of additional Wagner units toward Moscow. White House is monitoring situation President Joe Biden has been briefed on the situation in Russia, which US officials describe as serious. The White House National Security Council is monitoring the situation and consulting with allies and partners. Zelensky says insurrection reveals Russia's weakness President Zelensky highlighted the political instability within Russia, indicating that the armed insurrection by the Wagner mercenary group reveals Russia's weakness. He underscored Ukraine's ability to protect Europe from the spread of Russian chaos. Also Read | Google rolls out 'Perspectives' tab in major search-engine revamp "Russia's weakness is obvious. Full-scale weakness. And the longer Russia keeps its troops and mercenaries on our land, the more chaos, pain, and problems it will have for itself later," he said and added, "Ukraine is able to protect Europe from the spread of Russian evil and chaos." Poland leaders hold consultations Poland President Andrzej Duda held consultations with the prime minister and the Ministry of Defense in response to the situation in Russia. He mentioned that they are closely monitoring the events unfolding beyond their eastern border. W związku z sytuacją w Rosji odbyliśmy dziś rano konsultacje z Premierem i MON, a także z Sojusznikami. Przebieg wydarzeń za naszą wschodnią granicą jest na bieżąco monitorowany. — Andrzej Duda (@AndrzejDuda) June 24, 2023 × Estonia and Latvia Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia assured that there is no direct threat to their country but emphasised that border security has been strengthened. Estonia is closely following the development of the situation in Russia and exchanging information with allies. I can assure that there is no direct threat to our country. Border security has been strengthened. I also urge our people not to travel to any part of Russia. — Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) June 24, 2023 × Watch | 'Putin's chef' vs Defence Minister: Where has Wagner operated? × She advised people not to travel to any part of Russia. President Egils Levits of Latvia stated that their state leadership and relevant services are closely monitoring the events in Russia, and border control has been strengthened. Macron reaffirms focus on supporting Ukraine The French President, Emmanuel Macron, is closely following the situation in Russia and reaffirmed their focus on supporting Ukraine. Germany closely monitoring events The German government spokesperson said the country is closely monitoring the events in Russia. Italy PM: Ukraine assault causing instability in Russia Prime Minister Meloni is closely following the events in Russia while at the same time rebuked Russia for its 'assaalt' on Ukraine. "Prime Minister Meloni is closely following events in Russia, which show that its assault on Ukraine is causing instability within Russia," her office said. Romania govt in touch with allies President Klaus Iohannis of Romania stated that Romanian authorities are closely monitoring the events in Russia. They are in constant contact with their allies and remain informed about the developments. Czech FM: My summer vacation in Crimea approaching Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky humorously commented on the situation, mentioning his upcoming summer vacation in Crimea. Lipavsky wrote, "I see that my summer vacation in Crimea is approaching." Koukám, že se moje letní dovolená na Krymu přibližuje. ⛱️🇺🇦 — Jan Lipavský (@JanLipavsky) June 24, 2023 × EU chief affirms unwavering support for Ukraine The EU is carefully observing the developments in Russia following the rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group. EU Chief Charles Michel stated that they are in touch with their G7 partners and affirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine. Iran: Wagner Group mutiny Russia's internal issue Terming it an internal issue, Tehran said that it upholds the rule of law. This comes as Nasser Kanani, spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry was speaking over the recent developments in Russia. "The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the rule of law in the Russian Federation," Nasser Kan'ani said in a statement. Canada will convene an emergency meeting to take stock of the situation. Meanwhile, North Korea expressed support for Moscow over mutiny. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A recent study conducted by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science sheds light on the transformative potential of bamboo in revolutionising the renewable energy sector. These plants could become the next game-changer for renewable energy as the world seeks to find out urgent sources to tackle the imminent challenges in the global ecosystem, such as climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are many marvels that Bamboo holds, given its quality as a rapidly renewing resource. It possesses exceptional qualities that make it a remarkable natural resource. Its growth rate surpasses that of most other plants. Moreover, bamboo plays a crucial role in combating climate change by acting as a "super sponge" for carbon dioxide, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.</p>

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<p>Additionally, this unassuming plant releases copious amounts of oxygen, contributing to the refreshing of our planet's atmosphere.</p>

<h2><strong>Unlocking Bamboo's energy potential for a path to sustainability</strong></h2>

<p>With these remarkable attributes, researchers claim that bamboo has the potential to lead the way in the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.</p>

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<p>The study delves into the technicalities of harnessing bamboo's full energy potential. Advanced techniques such as fermentation and pyrolysis have been employed to transform raw bamboo material into bioenergy products like bioethanol and biogas.</p>

<h2><strong>Selecting the right species to optimise energy production</strong></h2>

<p>However, harnessing bamboo's bioenergy potential is not a straightforward process. The study emphasises the importance of choosing the correct bamboo species to achieve the most effective energy production.</p>

<p>Different bamboo species possess variations in their chemical composition, making comprehensive and precise data crucial for maximizing bamboo's renewable energy potential.</p>

<h2><strong>Energy conversion methods: Bioethanol and Biochar</strong></h2>

<p>The study focuses on bioethanol and biochar derived from bamboo's abundant cellulose and hemicellulose. These components show promise in driving efficient energy production.</p>

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<p>Cutting-edge techniques such as pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion are explored to tap into the vast energy reserves hidden within bamboo.</p>

<h2><strong>Understanding Bamboo's morphological characteristics</strong></h2>

<p>The research also provides valuable insights into different types of bamboo and their unique morphological characteristics. These factors play a vital role in bamboo bioenergy production. The authors propose an evaluation system that optimises the utilisation efficiency of bamboo biomass energy.</p>

<p>According to the study, the key to maximising the benefits of bamboo lies in pairing the specific attributes of each species with suitable bioenergy production methods. This approach ensures efficient energy production while capitalising on bamboo's renewable energy potential.</p>

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A recent study conducted by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science sheds light on the transformative potential of bamboo in revolutionising the renewable energy sector.

A recent study conducted by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Science sheds light on the transformative potential of bamboo in revolutionising the renewable energy sector. These plants could become the next game-changer for renewable energy as the world seeks to find out urgent sources to tackle the imminent challenges in the global ecosystem, such as climate change. There are many marvels that Bamboo holds, given its quality as a rapidly renewing resource. It possesses exceptional qualities that make it a remarkable natural resource. Its growth rate surpasses that of most other plants. Moreover, bamboo plays a crucial role in combating climate change by acting as a "super sponge" for carbon dioxide, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also Read | India's PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest civilian honour Additionally, this unassuming plant releases copious amounts of oxygen, contributing to the refreshing of our planet's atmosphere. Unlocking Bamboo's energy potential for a path to sustainability With these remarkable attributes, researchers claim that bamboo has the potential to lead the way in the quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. Also Read | Wagner rebellion: When Putin’s former favourite chef served a dish of ‘treason’ | 10 points The study delves into the technicalities of harnessing bamboo's full energy potential. Advanced techniques such as fermentation and pyrolysis have been employed to transform raw bamboo material into bioenergy products like bioethanol and biogas. Selecting the right species to optimise energy production However, harnessing bamboo's bioenergy potential is not a straightforward process. The study emphasises the importance of choosing the correct bamboo species to achieve the most effective energy production. Different bamboo species possess variations in their chemical composition, making comprehensive and precise data crucial for maximizing bamboo's renewable energy potential. Energy conversion methods: Bioethanol and Biochar The study focuses on bioethanol and biochar derived from bamboo's abundant cellulose and hemicellulose. These components show promise in driving efficient energy production. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × Cutting-edge techniques such as pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion are explored to tap into the vast energy reserves hidden within bamboo. Understanding Bamboo's morphological characteristics The research also provides valuable insights into different types of bamboo and their unique morphological characteristics. These factors play a vital role in bamboo bioenergy production. The authors propose an evaluation system that optimises the utilisation efficiency of bamboo biomass energy. According to the study, the key to maximising the benefits of bamboo lies in pairing the specific attributes of each species with suitable bioenergy production methods. This approach ensures efficient energy production while capitalising on bamboo's renewable energy potential. This study is a promising stride toward a cleaner and greener future. The groundbreaking research, published in GCB Bioenergy, uncovers the immense potential of bamboo as a sustainable source of energy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how

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