Newspaper Round Up: 25th of June 2023
Mail on Sunday Front Page 25th of June 2023
10:39 pm
In the Mail on Sunday’s lead story, questions are raised whether Putin bribed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to depart Russia as the mercenaries were recalled.
Sunday Times Front Page 25th of June 2023
10:28 pm
The Sunday Times discusses Putin’s humiliation due to the insurrection by the Wagner mercenaries, resulting in the exile of Yevgeny Prigozhin to Belarus, dodging any charges.
Sunday People Front Page 25th of June 2023
10:10 pm
The Sunday People headlines the turmoil in Russia, using the expression ‘dogs of war’ to depict the clash between Putin’s administration and the Wagner Group.
Sunday Mirror Front Page 25th of June 2023
10:10 pm
The Sunday Mirror interprets Putin as being “on edge” as the Wagner Group’s march towards Moscow was stopped just in time.
Sunday Express Front Page 25th of June 2023
9:55 pm
The Sunday Express depicts Russia on the cusp of civil unrest, indicating Putin has left the capital with Wagner mercenaries moving towards Moscow.
Sunday Telegraph Front Page 25th of June 2023
9:52 pm
The Sunday Telegraph reports on the Wagner Group’s mutiny being neutralised after an agreement with Putin.
Daily Star Sunday Front Page 25th of June 2023
9:48 pm
The Daily Star Sunday’s front page compares the madness of both Putin and mercenary boss Prigozhin during the Wagner Group’s rebellion in Russia.