Russia Can Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin challenge Putin? alisa June 24, 2023 2 min read DW Newsletter The owner of the Wagner private military contractor and leader of a massive internet troll farm has called for an armed rebellion to oust Russia’s defense minister. But is he a threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin? If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. Daily Bulletin 24.06.2023 | 17:30 UTC Russia: Can Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin challenge Putin? The owner of the Wagner private military contractor and leader of a massive internet troll farm has called for an armed rebellion to oust Russia’s defense minister. But is he a threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin? Who’s who in the Prigozhin-Kremlin conflict? Tensions between Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Russian military have escalated into an armed rebellion. Here are the key players in the conflict. Russia’s Wagner Group in Africa: More than mercenaries Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the recent actions of the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin a “betrayal” that will be punished. Greece: Coast guard faces accusations after ship tragedy Reports from survivors of the migrant ship disaster off Kalamata have raised doubts about the account given by the Greek coast guard. Human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation. NATO’s airborne message delivered to allies and adversaries Air Defender 2023 has succeeded in putting Germany on the map as a competent, well-prepared ally. Teri Schultz has some snapshots from the ground as the exercise wound down. Can Saudi Arabia’s billion-dollar bet on tourism succeed? Saudi Arabia is putting billions into tourism. Once closed to the world, the country boasts heritage and natural wonders. But it’s also dealing with a conservative culture, a dire human rights record and climate change. Leaving the comfort zone: Extreme tourism on the rise The Titan sub disaster shows what risks some thrill-seekers are willing to accept for a unique experience. Extreme tourism, taking adrenaline junkies to places like former war zones and isolated jungles, is booming. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Unsubscribe Newsletter © 2023 Deutsche Welle Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 99579 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Ukraine updates: Russia ups security after ‘drone attack’ Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
