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Israel’s Knesset to convene committee on Russia amid Wagner revolt

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747553

Who is Yevgeniy Prighozin, Wagner chief accused by Putin of ‘armed rebellion’?

Washington Post The leader of Russia’s private Wagner military group has increasingly clashed with President Vladimir Putin over strategy in Ukraine. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/24/yevgeny-prighozin-russia/

Russian air defenses down 24 Ukrainian drones over past day – top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/defense/1637773

Putin’s War on Ukraine Backfires, Leading to Wagner Uprising

Wall Street Journal The invasion meant to achieve regime change in Kyiv now threatens the regime in Russia. https://www.wsj.com/articles/putins-war-on-ukraine-backfires-leading-to-wagner-uprising-at-home-6530de71

Biden discusses situation in Russia with Scholz, Macron and Sunak

Pravda Ukraine US President Joe Biden has held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron. Source: as reported by European Pravda with reference to the White House press service It is noted that the countries’ leaders discussed the situation regarding the armed rebellion in Russia. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/24/7408390/

Austrian Chancellor on insurrection in Russia: Nuclear weapons must not end up in wrong hands

Pravda Ukraine Karl Nehammer, Chancellor of Austria, has said in relation to the situation in Russia that it is important to prevent nuclear weapons from ending up in the wrong hands. Source: ORF, with reference to Karl Nehammer during the Europa-Forum Wachau in Göttweig Details: “Nuclear weapons must not end up in the wrong hands,”…

Polar Prince, Ship That Launched Titan Submersible, Returns to Newfoundland

New York Times Investigators boarded the Polar Prince, which docked at the Atlantic headquarters of the Canadian Coast Guard, looking for answers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/24/world/canada/polar-prince-titan-newfoundland.html

Russians conduct 53 missile strikes on Ukraine in one day – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Russian troops launched 53 missile strikes and 11 air strikes on Ukraine during the day on 24 June and carried out more than 30 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems, with 10 combat clashes taking place. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/24/7408386/

Palestinians to protest West Bank settler outpost after Ben-Gvir visit

Jerusalem Post Ben-Gvir visited the outpost, located in an area the Palestinians call Jabal Sabih, and called for a wide military offensive to kill thousands of terrorists and for increased settlement construction. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-747552

Chaos in Russia: The dangers of a Wagner coup in Moscow

Jerusalem Post Chaos in Moscow or a civil conflict could lead to worse casualties and also put in danger the nuclear weapons that Russia possesses. https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-747551