June 26, 2023 Putin's secret weapon is Russia's facial recognition surveillance used to punish dissenters The Russian government is using facial recognition software to spy on its own citizens. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how this big brother technology is being used.
June 26, 2023 Wagner group leader resurfaces for first time since rebellion against Russian leadership Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin resurfaced for the first time since launching a rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin, posting a voice recording to social media.
June 26, 2023 Condoleezza Rice disputes claims that Putin 'staged' Russia rebellion: 'Exploded his myth' about Ukraine Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice revealed to Dana Perino the 'most damaging thing' Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has done amid the chaos.
June 26, 2023 Denmark starts training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets Ukrainian pilots have begun training on Denmark’s aging fleet of F-16 jets, which will be replaced by F-35s in two years. It is unclear whether the U.S. fighters will be donated to Denmark.
June 26, 2023 Inner workings of Wagner mercenary group revealed amid call to add organization to US terror list The intrigue surrounding Saturday's challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s iron grip on power in Russia by the Wagner group has led to new data about the inner workings of the mercenary organization.
June 26, 2023 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu seen in public for first time since mercenaries demanded his removal Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was seen in a video released Monday in what was his first public appearance since a mercenary revolt demanded his removal.
June 25, 2023 Majority of Americans support increasing US military presence near Taiwan to combat China threat: poll A majority of Americans said they would support an increase of U.S. military presence around Taiwan as a way to help the self-governing island combat threats from China.
June 25, 2023 China maintains support for Russia after aborted Wagner mutiny China on Sunday reaffirmed its support for Russia after an aborted mutiny by Wagner mercenary forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin the day prior.
June 25, 2023 Russian warlord's days may be numbered after standoff with Putin: retired admiral Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin struck a deal to go into exile in Belarus after leading a brief uprising against Russia's Vladimir Putin, but his fate could be in question.
June 25, 2023 Putin's deal with warlord shows 'actual weakness' amid Russia unrest: expert Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's deal with the Wagner Group shows "evidence of weakness."