Biden: U.S. "had nothing to do with" Wagner rebellion in Russia
"We had nothing to do with it. This was part of a struggle within the Russian system," President Biden said of the Wagner mercenary group's uprising in Russia.
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"We had nothing to do with it. This was part of a struggle within the Russian system," President Biden said of the Wagner mercenary group's uprising in Russia.
News of a military rebellion against the Russian government was generally well-received in San Francisco's Richmond District.
News of a military rebellion against the Russian government was generally well-received in San Francisco's Richmond District. John Ramos reports. (6-24-23)
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