Head of militia that threatened Moscow continues to criticize Russian military, saying his troops are in Belarus prior to departing to Africa

Yevgeny Prigozhin says he marched on Moscow over 'injustice' to his soldiers, but gives no details on what his group is doing now, adding to swirling uncertainty

Sergei Shoigu seen in clip posted by ministry, although unclear when it was filmed; mercenary leader Prigozhin had blasted Shoigu and army chief Gerasimov for months

Intelligence officials conducted briefings on potential for unrest in nuclear-armed country a full day before it unfolded, the Washington Post and New York Times report

Rebel mercenaries were 200 kilometers from capital prior to deal negotiated by Belarusian autocrat Lukashenko

Plane can be seen spraying MQ-9 Reaper in apparent bid to blind its optical instruments and drive it out of the area; Russia accuses US of provocations

Moscow has faced a series of humiliating setbacks on the ground in Ukraine; Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu proposes increasing personnel in Ukraine to 1.5 million soldiers

Inability to supply troops in city occupied since opening days of invasion cited as reason for withdrawal, but Kyiv says 'no signs' troops leaving and warns of Russian 'theater'

Russian leader repeats claim Ukraine plotting to set off a 'dirty bomb' in a false flag attack as defense chief discusses allegation with his Chinese and Indian counterparts

Ukrainian president suggests Moscow may be setting the stage to deploy a radioactive device, as its forces struggle to stem counteroffensive