A selection of news stories that happened overnight, June 25, 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Heavily armed Russian mercenaries who advanced most of the way to Moscow began turning back on Saturday, de-escalating a major challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power, in a move their leader said would avoid bloodshed.
Earlier, Moscow deployed soldiers in preparation for their arrival and told residents to avoid going out. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Mr Lukashenko had offered to mediate, with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s agreement, because he had known Mr Prigozhin personally for around 20 years.
Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar, writing on Telegram, said an offensive was launched near a group of villages ringing Bakhmut - the town taken by Russia’s Wagner mercenary forces last month after months of fighting.I’ll give it a shot! Belgian becomes instant hurdlerBelgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo suddenly had to become an expert in the 100m hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships on Saturday to avoid her side being disqualified.
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