Updates: Wagner will not fight in Ukraine war – Russian official

June 29 news: Lawmaker announces decision after the mercenary force led an armed rebellion, having earlier refused to formally align with Russia’s army.

Wagner Group fighters
Fighters from the Wagner Group of private mercenaries pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia [Stringer/File Photo/Reuters]
By Mersiha Gadzo, Edna Mohamed and Federica Marsi
Published On 29 Jun 2023

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