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Strange days here again in Russia, US

The world has reached a level of peak crazy.

The Canberra Times

How Russian history and the concept of 'smuta' (turmoil) sheds light on Putin and Prigozhin – and the dangers of dissent

In Russia, failed coups portend turmoil and collapse. They also herald greater repression, and a tightening of centralised control. This is because Russian history has swung back and forth between chaos and autocracy, which have become mutually reinforcing symptoms of the same historical condition.

The Conversation

Wagner group's future hanging in the balance after Prigozhin’s death

Wagner military chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was officially confirmed dead by Russian authorities on Sunday. The fate of his mercenary group – and its operations in Africa and the Middle East – now hangs in the balance. FRANCE 24 spoke to Anastasiya Shapochkina, a political analyst and researcher with a focus…

France 24

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Crude Settles Modestly Higher on Energy Demand Optimism

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) on Monday closed up +0.27 (+0.34%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) closed down -7.81 (-2.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday settled mixed. The actions by China over the weekend to boost its markets sparked optimism that it could revive economic growth that...

Barchart

What will replace Russia’s Wagner mercenary army?

Private force is already being torn apart by Russia’s military, intelligence services, and state-run corporations.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian view on Brics: demand for membership is a symptom of global disorder

Editorial: As the world grows more fractured, developing countries are looking for new coalitions to stay out of a possible cold war

The Guardian - UK

Putin to skip G-20 summit, Lavrov to lead Russian delegation

Russia's President Putin informed PM Modi of his inability to attend G-20 Summit in Delhi on September 9, 10 Sept. 2023. PM Modi thanked Putin for Russia's support to India's G20 Presidency.

The Hindu

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Swedish man charged with passing hi-tech equipment to Russia

Russian-born man in his 60s suspected of transferring Swedish and US technology with potential military use

The Guardian - UK

Are Coal Prices Setting Up for an End of the Year Rebound?

After reaching highs in 2022, coal prices have come back down to earth. Climate change has caused the U.S. and Europe to inhibit the production and consumption of all fossil fuels. Still, coal has long been the least favorite hydrocarbon and a four-letter word in the traditional energy market.

Barchart

Crude Moves Higher on Chinese Energy Demand Optimism

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) this morning is up +0.30 (+0.38%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) is down -7.28 (-2.75%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. The actions by China over the weekend to boost its markets sparked optimism that it could revive economic growth...

Barchart

EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line

The European Council president says the European Union should make a “bold move” in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine and accept new members by 2030

The Independent UK

Latest on Ukraine: Wagner chief Prigozhin died as Russia's war turned 18 months

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU

How useful will the F-16s be in helping Ukraine?

Ukraine is increasingly looking to replace its jets as Russia continues to dominate the skies in the 18-month-long war.

Al Jazeera

Who was Dmitry Utkin, a key Wagner mercenary who died alongside Prigozhin?

The secretive war-hardened career-officer-turned-mercenary is said to have given the Wagner group its name.

Al Jazeera

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The Independent UK

Poland, Baltic states warn they could seal border with Belarus if military, migrant tensions grow

NATO members Poland and the Baltic states say they will seal off their borders with Russia’s ally Belarus if there are any military incidents or a massive migrant push by Minsk

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine confirms capture of key village on Zaporizhzhia front

Ukraine making steady progress in Orikhiv sector as it clears dense minefields and trenches

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin sends condolences to family of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Kremlin uncertain whether Russian president will attend funeral with arrangements yet to be made public

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 551 of the invasion

Poland and Baltic states say they will close borders if there is incident involving Wagner; Ukraine says it’s troops have liberated key south-eastern settlement

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The Independent UK

What next for the Wagner Group as leader presumed dead in plane crash?

Options for the mercenary group – in the wake of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s demise – include complete dissolution, nationalisation into the conventional Russian army or finding a new leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold the key to the future

The Independent UK

What is the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but his former friend’s attempted mutiny and threats against Russia’s defence establishment have exposed cracks in the president’s authority

The Independent UK

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

How ‘industrial-scale’ Russian minefields are hampering Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Russia’s easily replenished ‘concrete wall’ has forced Kyiv to rethink its tactics – but hopes for a ‘hell for leather’ breakthrough remain, reports Andy Gregory

The Week

How ‘underdog’ India beat rivals to the Moon

Only three nations – the US, Russia and China – have managed a safe “soft” landing on the Moon, and no country has done so at its south pole. Until now that is.

The Week

Yevgeny Prigozhin and the long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price

Stefan Wolff professor of international security at the University of Birmingham explains how Yevgeny Prigozhin is just another in a long line of those who have faced an early demise after opposing Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - AU

Poland ‘will close Belarus border’ if there is incident with Wagner; Ukraine troops pushing south – as it happened

Poland and Baltic states demand mercenary group leaves Belarus; Ukraine says it has liberated village of Robotyne as counteroffensive continues

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