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.
Russian state TV showed the country's minister of defense meeting troops as the Kremlin appeared keen to put a brief "rebellion" quickly behind.
Thousands of mercenary troops from the Wagner Group marched toward Moscow over the weekend in what some are calling an attempted coup. Russian President Vladimir Putin made a deal to stop the rebellion with the Wagner Group's leader, who is now said to be in exile. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster, who was a national security adviser in the Trump administration, says there is a sense in Russia that "Putin's destroying the country." He elaborated further on how the U.S., Ukraine and other allies can possibly take advantage of the situation.
Mercenaries from the Wagner Group moved in on key positions in Russia in an attempted uprising over the weekend, briefly advancing toward Moscow. The private army has been helping Russian President Vladimir Putin wage war in Ukraine. Rylee Carlson has the details on what happened and Mary Ilyushina has more on what happens now.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, a CBS News contributor, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the 36-hour uprising in Russia. Sullivan explains why this uprising is evidence of weakness for Russian President Vladimir Putin and tells us what the U.S. should expect in the wake of the chaotic weekend.
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.
Tensions had been growing recently between the head of the mercenary Wagner Group and Russia's top defense officials. On Saturday, their war of words exploded into a mutiny. CBS News' Ian Lee, Weijia Jiang and Charlie D'Agata have more on how the mutiny precipitated, how Russian citizens, Ukraine and the U.S. are reacting and who exactly the fighters of Wagner Group are.
Yevgeny Prigozhin gained recognition through his leadership of the Wagner mercenary group, achieving territorial victories in Ukraine.
President Biden convened a meeting at Camp David with top national security advisers and also called world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in response to the insurrection in Russia. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the rebellion reveals cracks in Vladimir Putin's grip on power in Russia. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
The Wagner mercenary group's attempted mutiny against Russia was short-lived, but Ukraine took advantage of the group's march by launching strikes of its own. Ian Lee has the latest from Ukraine.
President Biden spoke with several world leaders Saturday as the Wagner group was marching toward Moscow. Lawmakers and presidential candidates also weighed in on the attempted mutiny. Skyler Henry reports.
As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning, the current situation in Russia is an "unfolding story."
Sick children who have stayed behind in Ukraine are fighting cancer while the country around them battles for its own future.
As Wagner troops were just 124 miles from the Russian capital Moscow on Saturday, the Kremlin announced a deal had been reached with Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who will head to Belarus and will not be charged. Ian Lee reports.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan and U.S. national security correspondent David Martin join "Face the Nation" to discuss the Wagner march toward Moscow, which Martin said the speed of which "came as a surprise" to U.S. intelligence, and the deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.
The conversation came after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had ordered his troops to march toward Moscow, threatening to overthrow Russia's military leadership.
This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks with Margaret Brennan about the situation in Russia. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain.
Cindy McCain, the U.N. World Food Programme executive director, tells "Face the Nation" that "starvation and famine" are real risks for vulnerable populations abroad if Russia doesn't extend an agreement to allow Ukraine to export grain.
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, tells "Face the Nation" that "starvation and famine" are real risks for vulnerable populations abroad if Russia doesn't extend an agreement to allow Ukraine to export grain.
Wagner forces had been moving north toward Moscow, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Saturday.
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
For years, it was shrouded in secrecy, then infamy. Here's what to know about the private military company Wagner as an apparent power struggle involving the group and Russian leaders unfolds.
Mercenary troops that were part of Russia's army in the war with Ukraine have mounted an armed uprising in Russia. Ian Lee reports from Dnipro, Ukraine with more on this rapidly changing situation.
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor has escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister.