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Wagner uprising against Putin ends peacefully

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group who led a brief uprising against the Russian military leadership, agreed to end hostilities and head to Belarus. In return, he will not face prosecution. Wagner troops have played a crucial role in Russia's war in Ukraine, capturing the eastern city of Bakhmut, an area where the bloodiest and longest battles have taken place. This rebellion is being seen as the strongest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule, and despite being swiftly defused, questions remain within Russia about his authority and the country's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has our report.

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Training for the frontlines of war in Ukraine

Debora Patta filmed a battalion of Ukrainian troops carrying out live-fire exercises. A tactical infantry team advanced on 'Russian' positions situated in a valley. A two-man unit gave covering fire from nearby hills as three drones buzzed overhead feeding back real-time intelligence to a nearby reconnaissance team. The unit has been involved in some of the fiercest fighting in Bakhmut and other towns and cities along the eastern frontline. Patta spoke with an officer who said the battalion was honing its skills while taking a break from the frontline.

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Ukraine denies Russia holds Bakhmut

Russia says they have completely taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but Kyiv disputes the claim. Ukrainian forces, while admitting they've lost ground, say they still control areas southwest of the city and are advancing around its flanks. Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have staked their claim to the city, planting flags on the rooftops of ruined buildings. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta and James Landale with the BBC have more.

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