Tag: Wagner Group
That is why Putin has gotten stuck in eastern Ukraine
The battles rage in the city of Bachmut, which has become symbolic. In the middle of the fighting is the founder of the Wagner group, trying to get more ammunition from Russia. At the same time, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is rising more and more into the limelight – despite the Russian setbacks. Cast: Gudrun […]
From inside the prison camp where Putin’s soldiers are locked up
Correspondent Caroline Kernen has been allowed to enter a prison camp in Ukraine where Russian soldiers are imprisoned. Hear her talk about the men she met and why they fought in Putin’s army. One of them is a former prisoner recruited by the infamous Wagner group. The news podcast Today’s Eco brings you a story […]
Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’
Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history, enduring months of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The fight to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut from Russian forces intensified, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in […]
Live: Spain’s prime minister arrives in Kiev for talks with Zelensky
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in Kiev on Thursday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized Russia’s decision to suspend a key nuclear treaty, but said there was no evidence Moscow was moving closer to actually using a […]
Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot
Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday, a day after the small eastern European country’s president claimed Russia was plotting to topple his government – a charge denied by Moscow. The move comes as NATO defense ministers gathered for talks on how to increase their military support to Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. […]
Live: EU adds Russia to its blacklist of tax havens
The European Union added Russia to its blacklist of tax havens, part of a series of economic measures taken against Moscow since its invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters it was more important that applications from Finland and Sweden to join NATO be ratified quickly than together as the alliance’s defense […]
Now Putin needs the Wagner group
Now the dreaded private army is recruiting in Russia’s prisons and is an increasingly important card for Vladimir Putin as he seeks to carry out his invasion plan. The group has gone from an army in the shadows to headquarters in the middle of town. Recently, the United States labeled both the group and anyone […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
“Putin ally” is apparently trolling the Western media
Western stores took ?access? by Yevgeny Prigozhin at face value Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin apparently trolled the domestic media by declaring that he meddled in the US election and would continue to do so, while recommending a comedy film about the “Russian troll farm” that US Democrats insist helped Donald Trump to be elected president […]
Putin says civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson should be evacuated
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson region should be evacuated from the conflict zone, the Kremlin chief’s first acknowledgement of a deteriorating situation in a region he claims to have annexed. Read FRANCE 24’s liveblog below to see how the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris local time […]
The power play around Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia has gathered power around his own person. But at the same time, a game is underway where influential oligarchs, politicians and leaders of other countries in the region are trying to position themselves against Vladimir Putin. Hard-liners in the Russian power elite complain about the weak Russian army, while Putin is […]
Zelensky calls for ‘long-term protection’ of Ukraine grain corridor
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that the grain shipping corridor to get food out of his country, part of an agreement Russia has suspended, needs reliable, long-term protection. Lawyers in Britain earlier took the first step towards what they said was “groundbreaking” legal action against Russia’s shadowy Wagner group over allegations it committed “terrorism” […]
Britain, Spain are worried about Russian threat
Moscow’s increased activities in Africa could threaten NATO security, London and Madrid claim Russia’s growing presence on the African continent could pose a “worrying” threat to NATO’s southern flank, Spanish Defense Secretary Margarita Robles and British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told a joint news conference in Madrid on Wednesday. African nations such as Libya and […]
That is why Putin needs Syrian mercenaries
Russian TV has shown clips of Syrian fighters in camouflage clothing and weapons. They stand in front of banners with pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Russian Defense Minister has claimed that 16,000 volunteers from the Middle East have already signed up. Sources interviewed by P1’s Middle East podcast […]
Sahel security: Takuba Task Force is still welcome in Mali
While Paris is counting on a reinforcement of the Takuba combat force in the Sahel region to compensate for the withdrawal of troops from its previous Operation Barkhane, Denmark announced on Thursday that it would withdraw its troops from Mali at the request of the ruling junta. Does this mark the beginning of the end […]
Denmark begins to withdraw troops from Mali following the junta’s demands
Denmark announced on Thursday that it will begin withdrawing its troops from Mali after the West African country’s ruling junta insisted on an immediate withdrawal, hitting France’s attempt to trick European allies into bearing part of the burden of fighting jihadists in the region. The decision comes in the middle of the tension between Mali […]
Denmark begins to withdraw troops from Mali at the junta’s request
Denmark announced on Thursday that it will begin withdrawing its troops from Mali after the West African country’s ruling junta insisted on an immediate withdrawal, hitting France’s attempt to trick European allies into bearing part of the burden of fighting jihadists in the region. The decision comes in the middle of the tension between Mali […]
Parties want Danish troops out of Mali
New leaders, new problems Since the DF, SF and Radicals all voted to send troops to Mali in May 2021, there have been a number of problematic developments, including a military coup last year. So in December 2021, Kofod criticized the new government decision to hire foreign mercenaries from the infamous Russian company Wagner Group. […]
Relationships in freezing? Denmark three times condemns Russian actions
Ukraine and Mali Hours earlier, Kofod had stressed that Russia faces massive consequences in the event that it again sends its troops into Ukraine. Russia has come under considerable control from the international community since then recent military build-up at the Ukrainian border. “NATO is ready for dialogue with Russia, but we will not compromise […]
Europe deploys Takuba workforce in Mali as France pulls troops down
France’s military camp in Mali is becoming silent as Paris dismantles its security presence in the resting West African country, but there is a notable exception. Menaka is teeming with activity and boasts brand new tents, newly dug trenches and hackers that take off and land in a constant ballet in the sky. What was […]
Live: Sudan’s supreme general says the prime minister is “at home with me” after the coup
Roads were blocked, telephone and internet services were down and mosque speakers called for a general strike in Sudan on Tuesday, a day after the army seized power in a coup that has claimed at least seven lives. Follow our live updates for the latest developments. 14:20 Paris time The top general says that PM […]
FACTS: Russian mercenaries are involved in conflicts around the world
Read more about the Wagner group here: * The Wagner group is described as a network of Russian mercenaries. * There are various theories as to where the group’s name comes from. Some believe that the leader of the group is known by the name Wagner. However, there is very sparse information about who is […]
Mali negotiates with mercenaries: Bramsen threatens Danish exit
The West African country of Mali is negotiating with Russian mercenaries to fight terrorists in the country. If the agreement becomes a reality, it is “completely unacceptable”, says Minister of Defense Trine Bramsen (S) to Jyllands-Posten. She is ready to stop Denmark’s military efforts in the country if Mali enters into an agreement with the […]
