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Topic: Bakhmut

Wagner group chief quits Russia as mercenaries halt march on Moscow, fighters to face no action

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that under a deal brokered by Belarus President, Wagner chief & his fighters would face no action and the criminal case for armed mutiny would be dropped.

Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes on civilians as forces defend Bakhmut

The pre-dawn barrage on Thursday killed at least nine civilians and cut electricity in several cities, but it was restored after temporary disconnection from Ukrainian grid.

Ukraine vows to keep defending Bakhmut as Russian forces battle to tighten their siege

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed Bakhmut with regional commander and commander in chief and both said “not to withdraw” and to strengthen defences.

Fall of Bakhmut would not mean Russia regained initiative in war, says US Pentagon chief

Russian artillery have been pounding the last routes out of the city but Wagner mercenary force leading the assault have said troops are being deprived of ammunition by Moscow.

Russia’s position around Bakhmut is at risk unless troops receive ammunition, says Wagner chief

Yevgeny Prigozhin said his troops were worried that the government wanted to set them up as possible scapegoats if Russia lost the war.

Bakhmut is ‘practically surrounded’ by Russian forces, says Moscow mercenary chief

Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary force, called on Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy to withdraw his forces from the small city.

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