What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear. Charles Maynes Play AudioListen 4 mins
Russian officials say Wagner boss Prigozhin was on passenger list of jet that crashed A jet from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed, killing all 10 people on board, officials said. Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn't clear if he was on board. The Associated Press
The Cossacks' traditions live on near the front lines in Ukraine Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands. Joanna Kakissis Play AudioListen 5 mins
Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday. Andrew Connelly
Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit it's hosting in August, putting an end to questions over whether it would act on an arrest warrant for Putin. Kate Bartlett
Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin is back in Russia, says Belarus' Lukashenko That's in contrast to the deal worked out after the failed uprising last month. The Kremlin had said the Wagner group leader would be exiled to neighboring Belarus but would not face charges. Laurel Wamsley
Russia drops charges against mercenary leader and others involved in brief rebellion The announcement follows the Kremlin's earlier pledge not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin and his fighters after he stopped the revolt, even though President Vladimir Putin labeled them as traitors. The Associated Press
What exactly is happening in Russia right now? Armed rebellion… aborted coup attempt… prelude to a civil war… however you label the events in Russia this weekend, they exposed deep divisions within the military forces Vladimir Putin has relied on to fight his war in Ukraine. Libby Denkmann Play AudioListen 18 mins
Anti-war Russians watched the Wagner mutiny from Turkey, and worry about what's next Russians who fled to Turkey after their country invaded Ukraine worry that Russian President Vladimir Putin may increase repressive measures that will affect their loved ones back home. Fatma Tanis Play AudioListen 4 mins
After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group? The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine. Joe Hernandez
