Wagner group head Yevgeny Prigozhin set to leave for Belarus as Russian troops depart capital
Posted on AllSides June 25th, 2023
From The Left
A short-lived revolt by a rebellious Russian mercenary commander ended with his troops beating a retreat, but the extraordinary challenge to President Vladimir Putin's two-decade hold on power could have long-term consequences for his rule and his war in Ukraine. As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning, the current situation in Russia is an "unfolding story." "We haven't seen the last act," Blinken said. "We're watching it very closely and carefully, but just step back for a second and put this in context."...