Putin thanks Wagner private army for ‘liberating’ Bakhmut
The Russian defence ministry claims that the Wagner private army has finally seized the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut with the support of Russian artillery and aviation. Ukrainian authorities said fighting was continuing in the long and bloody battle for the city. Daily Express :: World Feed
Army chief warns Putin’s gamble on hypersonic ballistic missile could backfire
Vladimir Putin has previously indicated his intention to move nuclear weapons onto Belarusian territory by the summer. Daily Express :: World Feed
Russian army throws own troops into caged pits for being drunk or refusing to fight
The Russian army is locking up its own troops in caged holes inside the ground for refusing to fight in Ukraine, or heavy drinking. Daily Express :: World Feed
US Army Apache helicopters crash on return from training flight in Alaska
Fate of two-man crews of aircraft unknown as emergency services conduct operations at crash scene. Daily Express :: World Feed
Harry won’t wear military uniform at Coronation but King may allow different army tribute
Prince Harry will be attending the historic Coronation event on May 6 on his own, while his wife Meghan remains at home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Daily Express :: News Feed
Putin faces army revolt after Wagner accused of ‘killing’ Russian conscripts
Prison inmates were met by some 30 armed Wagner representatives who tried to force them to sign contracts with the mercenary group. Daily Express :: News Feed
Polish army claims it will soon be three times the size of Britain’s
The Polish government says that in two years’ time, the country’s armed forces will be doubled in size, giving it one of the strongest military groups in Europe. Daily Express :: World Feed
US ramps up rhetoric as Army launches second drone towards Black Sea
The US has launched another reconnaissance drone towards the Black Sea following an incident which saw a similar aircraft downed by two Russian fighters. Daily Express :: World Feed
Russian army chief sparks row after ordering troops to ‘drop guns and shave beards’
Chechen and Wagner Group troops have been left frustrated by the move. Daily Express :: World Feed
Putin warned by top Russian academic it is ‘too late’ to save army from defeat in Ukraine
A Russian political scientist tells Express.co.uk that Putin’s stronghold on power is coming to an end. Daily Express :: World Feed