Over the weekend, the world watched with a mixture of fascination and bewilderment as the Wagner Group, the infamous Russian paramilitary organization, seized control of two cities in an audacious coup attempt — only for the group’s commander to abruptly call off the entire endeavor a day later.
North Korea quickly voiced support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, expressing confidence that Russian forces would defeat the Wagner Group rebellion.
Over the weekend, the world watched with a mixture of fascination and bewilderment as the Wagner Group, the infamous Russian paramilitary organization, seized control of two cities in an audacious coup attempt — only for the group’s commander to abruptly call off the entire endeavor a day later.
North Korea quickly voiced support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, expressing confidence that Russian forces would defeat the Wagner Group rebellion.
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