A call for strengthening the Russian military has been made. A senior Russian lawmaker called to build a professional army of seven million. This to ensure that no mercenary groups are needed for the country's security. Russia has been shaken by the failed mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin & his Wagner mercenary troops.

Why is this senior Russian lawmaker calling for a professional army of seven million?

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.

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

Russian mercenaries have withdrawn from the southern city of Rostov after giving a challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority. This puts an end to their swift progression toward Moscow.

IN PICS | From Wagner group's advance toward Moscow to withdrawal

The United States administration on Friday (January 20) designated Russian mercenary group Wagner as a transnational criminal organisation with White House national security spokesperson John Kirby saying that the group is committing widespread atrocities and human rights abuses.

US designates mercenary group Wagner as 'transnational criminal organisation'

The brutal death of a Russian mercenary in Ukraine who changed sides in September to fight against the Russians has received a strong reaction from Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner private military group.

Putin's ally lauds sledgehammer execution of Russian mercenary who 'defected' to Ukraine

Days after the Kremlin confirmed President Putin had allowed Syrian fighters to take part in the Ukraine war, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said he had travelled to Ukraine to meet Russian troops attacking Kyiv.

Ukraine-Russia war: Who is Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov?

Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday claimed to have captured hundreds of Saudis, including mercenaries from Pakistan, Iraq, and Sudan, during attacks over the past three days in the southern Saudi region of Najran.

Pakistani mercenaries among troops captured during Saudi attack: Yemen's Houthi rebels

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