Wagner prison recruits accused of murder, sex assaults back in Russia
Thousands of convicts agreed to serve on the front lines of Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for their freedom. Now they're coming home.
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Ex-ambassadors on Wagner Group rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking to project strength and stability at the Kremlin despite the dramatic episode with the Wagner Group over the weekend. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan join CBS News to examine Putin's grip on power in Russia and how Volodymyr Zelenskyy could use this moment to advance the Ukrainian cause.
Putin vows to punish organizers of rebellion
Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin temporarily seized control of a key military base in the southern part of Russia Saturday. He then headed toward Moscow -- only to turn around after the leader of Belarus brokered a truce between the Russian president and the man sometimes referred to as Putin's chef. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from Ukraine.
Putin thanks Russians in first speech since Wagner revolt
Putin looked solemn and determined as he emphasized that steps were immediately taken to "neutralize the threat" posed by the head of the Wagner mercenary group.
Biden: U.S. not involved in Wagner uprising
President Biden says he made clear to Moscow that the U.S. and its allies didn't have anything to do with the uprising in Russia over the weekend. The Wagner Group's mercenary troops marched toward Russia's capital before the Kremlin cut a deal with the group's leader on Saturday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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.
Wagner Group leader's latest remarks
The Kremlin made a deal with Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenary army, the Wagner Group, after he led uprising over the weekend. Prigozhin was given amnesty, along with his soldiers, and ordered to relocate to Belarus to prevent a potential crisis in Moscow. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins us with more.
Ukraine reacts to brief rebellion in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public appearance Monday since the mercenary Wagner Group staged a mutiny and briefly advanced toward Moscow over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more from Ukraine, where the Wagner Group has been playing a large role in the Russian invasion.
How U.S. can capitalize on unrest in Russia
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.
Wagner Group rebellion "doesn't speak well" for Putin, ex-envoy says
Yevgeny Prigozhin gained recognition through his leadership of the Wagner mercenary group, achieving territorial victories in Ukraine.
Is Putin's grip on power in Russia weakening?
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.
Russia tries to move quickly past Wagner chief's weekend "rebellion"
Russian state TV showed the country's minister of defense meeting troops as the Kremlin appeared keen to put a brief "rebellion" quickly behind.
Wagner Group rebels cheered in Russia
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.
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.
Uncertainty in Russia after weekend uprising
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.
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Lawmakers react to Wagner march on Moscow
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.
Ukraine takes advantage of Wagner march
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.
House Intel chair: Wagner rebellion "really does hurt Putin"
Wagner chief's Yevgeny Prigozhin's armed rebellion casts doubt on whether Putin controls the Russian military, the House Intelligence chair said.
Blinken: Haven't seen "last act" in Russia's Wagner rebellion
The Wagner group's armed rebellion over the war in Ukraine exposed "real cracks" in Putin's authority, Blinken said.
What to know about Wagner group head Prigozhin
It was during Russia's first invasion of Ukraine in 2014 that Yevgeny Prigozhin made the leap from Russian President Vladimir Putin's private chef to running an off-the-books mercenary group. Debora Patta on Prigozhin's rise and where Wagner's soldiers have started showing up around the globe.
Face The Nation: Sullivan, Escobar, McCain
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...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, Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas tells "Face the Nation" that 80% of Americans do not agree on overturning Roe v. Wade, and 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.
Turner says Wagner rebellion "does hurt Putin"
Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that the rebellion by the Wagner group "really does hurt" Russian President Vladimir Putin "not only just politically and in his leadership of Russia and his presidency, but in his efforts to continue the war in Ukraine."
Blinken on "unfolding story" in Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells "Face the Nation" that although a deal has been brokered between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, "we haven't seen the last act yet."
Uneasy calm settles on Moscow
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.
Hunter Biden's gun case goes to the jury
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Dangerous heat could break records again this week across U.S.
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Trump proposes at Nevada rally ending taxes on tips
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FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know.
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Biden weighs move to unlock legal status for some unauthorized immigrants
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FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know.
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Apple just made a big AI announcement. Here's what to know.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
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Long Island trans-inclusive sports team fights to use public facilities
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DNC says it will pay for first lady Jill Biden's Delaware-Paris flights
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Trump proposes at Nevada rally ending taxes on tips
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FDA warning about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Here's what to know.
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4 U.S. college instructors injured in "serious incident" in China, school says
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
What to expect from Russian military exercises in the Caribbean
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Ukraine says it struck ultra-modern Russian stealth jet at air base
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Fans sentenced to prison for racially insulting soccer star
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Questlove digs into the roots of hip-hop and its impact in new book
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Questlove on how hip-hop has evolved
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Jonathan Groff on his 3rd Tony nomination
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Apple expected to unveil AI features
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Apple just made a big AI announcement. Here's what to know.
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Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split puts share price within reach of more investors
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Americans seem more interested in hybrid cars
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How extreme heat can damage the human body
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Americans seem more interested in hybrid cars
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Las Vegas sets new heat record
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Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
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Joro spider photos: Get up close and personal as they trek north
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Examining the accuracy of FBI crime data
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Fans sentenced to prison for racially insulting soccer star
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Councilwoman shot dead outside her home in Mexico
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At least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say
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Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
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William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
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Boeing Starliner docks at space station
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