Russian mercenaries return to bases after challenge to Putin’s authority
Wagner fighters leave Rostov as Belarus brokers deal in return for rebels’ safety
25 June 2023 - 20:32
Heavily armed Russian mercenaries withdrew from the southern Russian city of Rostov overnight under a deal that halted their rapid advance on Moscow but raised questions about President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power...
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