A Russian rocket strike on a restaurant in Kramatorsk, Ukraine killed three people and injured over 40. A popular Pizza restaurant was destroyed, trapping some people under the rubble. Rescue efforts were underway.

Ukraine war: 4 killed, 42 injured in Russian missile strike on Kramatorsk

Two Russian missiles hit a restaurant in the centre of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killing at least 10 people including a child. The strikes also left over 60 other people injured.

Deadly Russian missile strike hits pizza restaurant in Ukraine

The United States is stepping up sanctions heat on Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group. The latest round targets companies accused of illicit gold dealings to fund the mercenary group. This includes sanctions on two companies based in Central African republic. Previous US Sanctions against Wagner group had been put on hold. The latest round however were put in place following the Wagner chief's exile to Belarus. Russian mercenary leader yevgeny prigozhin flew to Belarus after being exiled from the Russian federation.

US treasury sanctions Wagner group's financiers in Africa

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: violence in Ukraine continues as a Russian missile strike leaves 42 people injured. A child was among the dead in the attack that hit a pizza restaurant in eastern Ukraine.

Russian strike on restaurant in Ukraine leaves 42 injured, child among those dead

Yuya Motomura, a Mahjong parlour manager in Japan, had always wanted a way to prove himself to a society he felt looked down on him. Then Russia invaded&nbsp;Ukraine.

The 45-year-old is one of a handful of&nbsp;Japanese&nbsp;men who have joined Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion, defying their government's warnings and bucking a decades-long national principle of pacifism.

Japan's military is constitutionally limited to defence and has not fought since World War II.

Still, Motomura said he was immediately captivated by the idea of fighting in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;when he saw President Volodymyr Zelensky talking about "defending our independence, our country".

"I've always felt that I'm someone who is more socially conscious than other people realise," he told AFP as he prepared to leave Japan for the conflict.

"By fighting for&nbsp;Ukraine, I could prove it with more than just words."

Motomura took a first trip to&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;just two months after Russia's invasion, initially carrying supplies for refugees and the displaced.

He was determined to find a place among the country's fighters, and after several trips was accepted into the Georgian Legion, which includes many foreign members.

He is not the legion's first recruit from Japan, and his acceptance was eased by a compatriot, who goes by Haru-san and has acknowledged previously belonging to the yakuza -- the&nbsp;Japanese&nbsp;mafia.

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Georgian Legion commander Mamuka Mamulashvili told AFP the unit currently counts eight&nbsp;Japanese&nbsp;among troops from 33 nationalities in its ranks.

"They are very motivated, very disciplined and easily master the training they are undergoing now," he said.

<h2>&nbsp;Against government advice&nbsp;</h2>

While many of the foreign fighters who have flocked to&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;from other countries come with military and combat experience, Japan's unique constitutional constraints mean its volunteers start as absolute novices.

And when&nbsp;Ukraine's embassy in Tokyo initially called for volunteers to join the fight -- echoing an invitation by Zelensky for foreign support -- it quickly retracted it.

Japan's government, like those elsewhere, has warned its citizens against travel to&nbsp;Ukraine.

A small determined group has ignored that advice.

Last year, Japan confirmed a citizen who was reportedly a former member of the country's military had been killed in combat in&nbsp;Ukraine.

And Motomura said he had been contacted by members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces who were supportive of his plans.

"I think many people in this country feel frustrated about being bound under the constitution," he said.

Motomura has already helped recruit others to the cause, with Kenjiro Miyamori, a former cook, telling AFP he was inspired by him to join the legion.

"I am sure there are many men in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;who don't want to go to the war front but have to for the loved ones," the 44-year-old said, speaking by video from&nbsp;Ukraine.

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"I want to replace one of them and fight for their country."

<h2>&nbsp;'Worthless in Japan'&nbsp;</h2>

Motomura admits his motivations are tied up in his personal circumstances, including a difficult childhood.

"I stopped going to school in fourth grade (age 10)," he said, recounting his earliest memory -- sitting backstage at an evening cabaret where his mother performed.

She developed a mental illness after escaping his abusive father, and he left school to take care of her, he said.

He now runs a shop where customers play the Chinese tile game mahjong, sleeping during the day and living apart from his two children and their mother.

"If I had money and this shop was going well, I wouldn't go," he said as he packed items including camouflage jackets and khaki vests.

"I am a worthless person in Japan, but I am hoping to bring back something from&nbsp;Ukraine."

Miyamori too cites his divorce and the separation from his three-year-old son as part of his motivation to fight.

"I think there are many people like me," he said.

The two men arrived in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;in April, but are circumspect about the exact nature of their training, saying only it includes plenty of running and exercises.

Motomura said he did not yet know when, or even if, he would be deployed, but he had no regrets about his decision.

"People in&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;may feel encouraged just by the fact that we came here all the way from Japan," he said from Kyiv.

"I am here in this country, hoping to make use of myself. In that sense, I already feel fulfilled."

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Yuya Motomura, a Mahjong parlour manager in Japan, had always wanted a way to prove himself to a society he felt looked down on him. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.

Yuya Motomura, a Mahjong parlour manager in Japan, had always wanted a way to prove himself to a society he felt looked down on him. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. The 45-year-old is one of a handful of Japanese men who have joined Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion, defying their government's warnings and bucking a decades-long national principle of pacifism. Japan's military is constitutionally limited to defence and has not fought since World War II. Still, Motomura said he was immediately captivated by the idea of fighting in Ukraine when he saw President Volodymyr Zelensky talking about "defending our independence, our country". "I've always felt that I'm someone who is more socially conscious than other people realise," he told AFP as he prepared to leave Japan for the conflict. "By fighting for Ukraine, I could prove it with more than just words." Motomura took a first trip to Ukraine just two months after Russia's invasion, initially carrying supplies for refugees and the displaced. He was determined to find a place among the country's fighters, and after several trips was accepted into the Georgian Legion, which includes many foreign members. He is not the legion's first recruit from Japan, and his acceptance was eased by a compatriot, who goes by Haru-san and has acknowledged previously belonging to the yakuza -- the Japanese mafia. ALSO READ Gender equality meet? Japan sends a man as representative at G7 meeting on women’s empowerment Georgian Legion commander Mamuka Mamulashvili told AFP the unit currently counts eight Japanese among troops from 33 nationalities in its ranks. "They are very motivated, very disciplined and easily master the training they are undergoing now," he said. Against government advice While many of the foreign fighters who have flocked to Ukraine from other countries come with military and combat experience, Japan's unique constitutional constraints mean its volunteers start as absolute novices. And when Ukraine's embassy in Tokyo initially called for volunteers to join the fight -- echoing an invitation by Zelensky for foreign support -- it quickly retracted it. Japan's government, like those elsewhere, has warned its citizens against travel to Ukraine. A small determined group has ignored that advice. Last year, Japan confirmed a citizen who was reportedly a former member of the country's military had been killed in combat in Ukraine. And Motomura said he had been contacted by members of Japan's Self-Defense Forces who were supportive of his plans. "I think many people in this country feel frustrated about being bound under the constitution," he said. Motomura has already helped recruit others to the cause, with Kenjiro Miyamori, a former cook, telling AFP he was inspired by him to join the legion. "I am sure there are many men in Ukraine who don't want to go to the war front but have to for the loved ones," the 44-year-old said, speaking by video from Ukraine. WATCH New images show Chinese spy balloons also targeted Asia as Japan vows retaliation × "I want to replace one of them and fight for their country." 'Worthless in Japan' Motomura admits his motivations are tied up in his personal circumstances, including a difficult childhood. "I stopped going to school in fourth grade (age 10)," he said, recounting his earliest memory -- sitting backstage at an evening cabaret where his mother performed. She developed a mental illness after escaping his abusive father, and he left school to take care of her, he said. He now runs a shop where customers play the Chinese tile game mahjong, sleeping during the day and living apart from his two children and their mother. "If I had money and this shop was going well, I wouldn't go," he said as he packed items including camouflage jackets and khaki vests. "I am a worthless person in Japan, but I am hoping to bring back something from Ukraine." Miyamori too cites his divorce and the separation from his three-year-old son as part of his motivation to fight. "I think there are many people like me," he said. The two men arrived in Ukraine in April, but are circumspect about the exact nature of their training, saying only it includes plenty of running and exercises. Motomura said he did not yet know when, or even if, he would be deployed, but he had no regrets about his decision. "People in Ukraine may feel encouraged just by the fact that we came here all the way from Japan," he said from Kyiv. "I am here in this country, hoping to make use of myself. In that sense, I already feel fulfilled." WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Despite government's warning, Japanese men join Ukraine war

As per reports, Russia's former top commander in Ukraine, General Sergei Surovikin, had advanced knowledge of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's plans to topple the country's military leadership last weekend.

Top Russian general knew about Wagner rebellion plan: report

A handful of Japanese men have joined Ukrainians battling the Russian invasion, defying their government's warnings and bucking a decades-long national principle of pacifism. Japan's military is constitutionally limited to defence and has not fought since World War II. Many of the foreign fighters who have flocked to Ukraine from other countries come with military and combat experience. However, Japan's unique constitutional constraints mean its volunteers start as absolute novices. Ukraine's embassy in Tokyo initially called for volunteers to join the fight, echoing an invitation by Zelensky for foreign support, but quickly retracted it. Japan's government, like those elsewhere, has warned its citizens against travel to Ukraine. A small determined group has ignored that advice.

Japanese men join Ukrainians battling Russian invasion | Japan's military hasn't fought since WW-II

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky handed out awards to troops and posed for selfies with soldiers during a visit to the eastern region of Donetsk, footage of which was posted online on Monday.

Zelensky hands out awards, poses for selfies with Ukrainian troops

Russian convict fighters, who had expressed support for Yevgeny Prigozhin and his armed coup on Saturday, have accused the Wagner Group leader of “running off” after he struck a deal with Vladimir Putin.

Russia's Storm Z unit label Wagner leader Prigozhin a 'rat' after calling off mutiny

Putin addresses members of the FSB, Federal Protection Service, Interior Ministry troops who 'ensured order' during the mutiny.

What is Belarus gaining from the chaos

Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the troops gathered in Kremlin on Tuesday, said that the civil war was prevented by them after a revolt by Wagner mercenaries. The president also observed a minute of silence for pilots who lost their lives in clashes during the mutiny.&nbsp;

"You de facto stopped the civil war," said Putin, while speaking to troops from the FSB security service, National Guard, defence ministry, and interior ministry.

"You proved your loyalty to the people of Russia and the military oath. You showed responsibility for the fate of the motherland and its future," he added.

"In the confrontation with rebels, our comrades-in-arms, pilots, were killed. They did not flinch and honourably fulfilled their orders and their military duty," said Putin, before holding a minute of silence in memory of the lost lives.&nbsp;

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Putin further stated that the Wagner mercenaries, &nbsp;who had participated in an armed insurrection last week over the military leadership of Russia, failed to win the support of the Russian army or its people.

"People who were drawn into the rebellion saw that the army and the people were not with them," said the Russian president in a televised address while speaking to the law enforcement agencies outside the Kremlin.

He added that no soldier was deployed by Moscow to Ukraine to counter the Wagner's armed rebellion inside Russia, as the Kremlin insisted that its offensive against Kyiv will remain unaffected.

"We did not have to take combat units from the special military operation zone," said Putin, while speaking to law enforcement agencies at the Kremlin, adding that "all military formations continued to wage a heroic fight at the front during that time."&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Wagner Mutiny: Has Putin's credibility been damaged?

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<h2>Preparing to transfer Wagner hardware to the army: Russia&nbsp;</h2>

Russia on Tuesday said that they are preparing to take possession of heavy military hardware which was held by Wagner as Moscow took steps to take control of the mercenary group after its aborted mutiny.&nbsp;

"Preparations are underway for the transfer of heavy military equipment from the private military company Wagner to units of the Russian armed forces," said the defence ministry.

<h2>Mutiny is an event of no major significance: Orban&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that he does not feel Russian President Vladimir Putin has been weakened by the Mutiny adding that it is an "event of no major significance".

"If someone speculates that he (Putin) could fail or be replaced, then he does not understand the Russian people and Russian power structures," he stated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the troops gathered in Kremlin on Tuesday, said that the civil war was prevented by them after a revolt by Wagner mercenaries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, while addressing the troops gathered in Kremlin on Tuesday, said that the civil war was prevented by them after a revolt by Wagner mercenaries. The president also observed a minute of silence for pilots who lost their lives in clashes during the mutiny. "You de facto stopped the civil war," said Putin, while speaking to troops from the FSB security service, National Guard, defence ministry, and interior ministry. "You proved your loyalty to the people of Russia and the military oath. You showed responsibility for the fate of the motherland and its future," he added. "In the confrontation with rebels, our comrades-in-arms, pilots, were killed. They did not flinch and honourably fulfilled their orders and their military duty," said Putin, before holding a minute of silence in memory of the lost lives. ALSO READ | Russian President Putin confirms pilots killed during Wagner mutiny, pays tributes Putin further stated that the Wagner mercenaries, who had participated in an armed insurrection last week over the military leadership of Russia, failed to win the support of the Russian army or its people. "People who were drawn into the rebellion saw that the army and the people were not with them," said the Russian president in a televised address while speaking to the law enforcement agencies outside the Kremlin. He added that no soldier was deployed by Moscow to Ukraine to counter the Wagner's armed rebellion inside Russia, as the Kremlin insisted that its offensive against Kyiv will remain unaffected. "We did not have to take combat units from the special military operation zone," said Putin, while speaking to law enforcement agencies at the Kremlin, adding that "all military formations continued to wage a heroic fight at the front during that time." WATCH | Gravitas: Wagner Mutiny: Has Putin's credibility been damaged? Preparing to transfer Wagner hardware to the army: Russia Russia on Tuesday said that they are preparing to take possession of heavy military hardware which was held by Wagner as Moscow took steps to take control of the mercenary group after its aborted mutiny. "Preparations are underway for the transfer of heavy military equipment from the private military company Wagner to units of the Russian armed forces," said the defence ministry. Mutiny is an event of no major significance: Orban Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that he does not feel Russian President Vladimir Putin has been weakened by the Mutiny adding that it is an "event of no major significance". "If someone speculates that he (Putin) could fail or be replaced, then he does not understand the Russian people and Russian power structures," he stated. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'You de facto stopped civil war,' says Putin to troops in Kremlin post failed mutiny

Russian President said he let the aborted mutiny go on as long as it did to avoid bloodshed, while Wagner boss said he never intended to overthrow the government. Putin's televised address was his first public comment since Saturday, when he had said the rebellion threatened Russia's very existence and those behind it would be punished. Meanwhile, the United States' envoy in Moscow reached out to Russian officials. What's next for Wagner fighters?

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Moscow withdraws case against Wagner rebels while Putin addresses defence ministry

Wagner revolt: Ukraine and allies wanted Russians to kill each other, says Putin

Even though Russian and Ukrainian forces are still engaged in combat in the south and east, Putin made an appearance on Russian State television where he maintained confidence in his plans and objectives for Ukraine. According to reports, the interview was taken before to the Wagner Rebellion.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine claims heavy fighting in Zaporizhzhia region

The world was taken by storm on Saturday, after Russia's infamous Wagner PMC group abandoned their posts in Ukraine, crossed the border uncontested and seized the Russian city of Rostov-on-don with ease. While the move orchestrated by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin might be the biggest existential crisis Vladimir Putin's regime has faced in over two decades negotiations with Belarusian president and mutual ally alexander Lukashenko successfully convinced the mercenaries to seize their march to Moscow. Reports state that Prigozhin will move to Belarus following the attempted mutiny, with kremlin choosing to drop all charges against the Wagner chief. However, given the weight and scale of the incident, what does this mean for the Russian war effort and the troops aiding it, conscripts and mercenaries alike?

Wagner Mutiny Aftermath: Lukashenko overshadows Putin by playing peacemaker with Wagner

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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Has the aborted Wagner Mutiny shaken Putin's authority? Has it sowed seeds of dissent among Russians? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Wagner Mutiny: Has Putin's credibility been damaged?

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared for the first time since the Wagner mercenary group's aborted mutiny, in a Kremlin video address on Monday.

In the video, Putin was seen addressing a youth forum titled the "Engineers of the Future" where he appreciated companies for ensuring "the stable operation" of the Russian industry "in the face of severe external challenges".

"Dear friends! I congratulate you on the opening of the International Industrial "Engineers of the Future" Youth Forum. It has brought together young engineers, scientists, technologists, students, graduate students and representatives of public organisations from the majority of Russia's regions and an array of foreign countries. It is symbolic that the forum is taking place on Tula (city south of Moscow) soil, which has always been famous for its craftsmen, its dynasties of workers, engineers and arms makers. The development of Russian industry depends on the quality of its specialists," said Putin, in his video address.

The address did not have any mention of the Wagner mutiny which rattled Russia over the weekend.

<h2>Working as normal after mutiny, says Wagner HQ</h2>

Wagner mercenary group's main Saint Petersburg office on Monday said that it was working in "normal mode". "Despite events that have taken place, the centre continues to work in normal mode in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation," said the group's main office, in a statement.

It stated that Wagner has "worked for the future of Russia" and extended thanks to its supporters.

<h2>Raisi extends 'full support' to Putin: Kremlin</h2>

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and extended his "full support" following the Wagner group's aborted mutiny, the Kremlin said.

"The Iranian president expressed full support for the Russian leadership in connection with the June 24 events," the Kremlin stated. Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also called Putin and expressed his support, said the Kremlin.

<h2>Ukraine recaptures Russian-occupied settlement</h2>

Another formerly Russian-held settlement was recaptured by the Ukrainian forces on the southern front, said deputy defence minister Ganna Malyar on Monday.

"Defence forces returned Rivnopil under our control. Let's push on," stated the minister on her Telegram account, referring to a rural community in the Donetsk region.

A counter-offensive was launched this month by Ukraine against the Russian troops which have occupied almost a fifth of its territory in the country's southern and eastern regions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted that the advance did not accelerate as fast as estimated, even though more Western-supplied weapons and tanks were deployed by Ukraine.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that the city's situation is "stable", and thanked&nbsp;Muscovites for their "calm and understanding" during the crisis.

The government had ordered a “counter-terrorist" regime in the capital city on Saturday as Wagner columns marched towards the city while clashing with Russian armed forces in Voronezh.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared for the first time since the Wagner mercenary group's aborted mutiny, in a Kremlin video address on Monday. In the video, Putin was seen addressing a youth forum titled the "Engineers of the Future" where he appreciated companies for ensuring "the stable operation" of the Russian industry "in the face of severe external challenges".

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared for the first time since the Wagner mercenary group's aborted mutiny, in a Kremlin video address on Monday. In the video, Putin was seen addressing a youth forum titled the "Engineers of the Future" where he appreciated companies for ensuring "the stable operation" of the Russian industry "in the face of severe external challenges". "Dear friends! I congratulate you on the opening of the International Industrial "Engineers of the Future" Youth Forum. It has brought together young engineers, scientists, technologists, students, graduate students and representatives of public organisations from the majority of Russia's regions and an array of foreign countries. It is symbolic that the forum is taking place on Tula (city south of Moscow) soil, which has always been famous for its craftsmen, its dynasties of workers, engineers and arms makers. The development of Russian industry depends on the quality of its specialists," said Putin, in his video address. The address did not have any mention of the Wagner mutiny which rattled Russia over the weekend. Working as normal after mutiny, says Wagner HQ Wagner mercenary group's main Saint Petersburg office on Monday said that it was working in "normal mode". "Despite events that have taken place, the centre continues to work in normal mode in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation," said the group's main office, in a statement. It stated that Wagner has "worked for the future of Russia" and extended thanks to its supporters. Raisi extends 'full support' to Putin: Kremlin Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and extended his "full support" following the Wagner group's aborted mutiny, the Kremlin said. "The Iranian president expressed full support for the Russian leadership in connection with the June 24 events," the Kremlin stated. Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also called Putin and expressed his support, said the Kremlin. Ukraine recaptures Russian-occupied settlement Another formerly Russian-held settlement was recaptured by the Ukrainian forces on the southern front, said deputy defence minister Ganna Malyar on Monday. "Defence forces returned Rivnopil under our control. Let's push on," stated the minister on her Telegram account, referring to a rural community in the Donetsk region. A counter-offensive was launched this month by Ukraine against the Russian troops which have occupied almost a fifth of its territory in the country's southern and eastern regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted that the advance did not accelerate as fast as estimated, even though more Western-supplied weapons and tanks were deployed by Ukraine. Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that the city's situation is "stable", and thanked Muscovites for their "calm and understanding" during the crisis. The government had ordered a “counter-terrorist" regime in the capital city on Saturday as Wagner columns marched towards the city while clashing with Russian armed forces in Voronezh. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The head of the Wagner mercenary group vowed Saturday to "go to the end" to topple the Russian military leadership in the country. The Wagner Group chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin has also claimed the removal of Vladimir Putin as the President, saying there will be a new leader soon.

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Russia: Prigozhin to move to Belarus under Wagner deal, says Kremlin

The conflict between Russian military brass and Wagner Chief Prigozhin has been resolved. The heavily armed Wagner force stopped their approach to Moscow after travelling nearly 200 kilometres.

Russia-Ukraine War: Prigozhin to leave Russia and move to Belarus

The dust appears to be settling after one of the most remarkable days in Russian history in decades after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin stood down his troops who were heading towards Moscow but what lies ahead for Prigozhin and Putin and how are the NATO countries reacting to what is happening in Russia?

Russia-Ukraine War: Wagner forces halt advance in Moscow

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary group, has left the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don with his soldiers.

Russia-Ukraine war : Prigozhin, Wagner troops leave Rostov-on-Don

Wagner mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian military of orchestrating an attack on his men and killing 2,000 of them. Prigozhin's uprising has claimed military control over the Russian city of Rostov, as his forces continue to 'march' on the capital with an aim to oust the army's leadership.

Wagner rebellion: Russia thanks Belarus for diffusing mutiny crisis

Ukrainian missiles struck the bridge that Russians used to transport equipment to parts of Ukraine. Russia has now threatened Ukraine. What will Russia do? How is Ukraine's counter-offensive progressing? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine attacks the Chonhar bridge | How will Russia retaliate?

Fragments from downed Russian missiles caused a fire injuring seven in Kyiv, while other Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, were also hit, officials said early on Saturday, as air alerts sounded nationwide.

Russia-Ukraine war: Seven injured in Kyiv as attack causes fire, Kharkiv also hit

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