Coverage dated August 23, 2023 to August 28, 2023

The Kremlin says Putin is not planning to attend Wagner chief Prigozhin's burial

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A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane to go down.

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Washington Examiner
Putin beams at war memorial gala as Wagner chief Prigozhin dies in plane crash (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 23, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk on Wednesday by attending a memorial concert, just as Russian authorities announced that Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash.
CBS News
Kremlin says claims it ordered Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's death an "absolute lie" (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 24, 2023
CBS News's feed description
After almost 24 hours of silence, Putin has offered his "sincere condolences to the families of all the victims."
The Guardian
Vladimir Putin sends condolences to family of Yevgeny Prigozhin (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 27, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Kremlin uncertain whether Russian president will attend funeral with arrangements yet to be made public
ABC 10 Sacramento
The Kremlin says Putin is not planning to attend Wagner chief Prigozhin's burial (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)
Published Aug 28, 2023
ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane to go down.
Military Times
Putin is not planning to attend the funeral for Wagner chief Prigozhin (opens Military Times)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Military Times's feed description
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov wouldn’t say where or when the chief of the Wagner Group military company would be buried.
The Times of Israel
Putin not planning to attend Wagner chief Prigozhin’s burial (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 28, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
Mercenary leader who led abortive coup likely to be interred in same St. Petersburg cemetery where Putin's parents are buried
WFMZ Allentown
Putin is not planning to attend the funeral for Wagner chief Prigozhin, the Kremlin says (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Aug 28, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t planning to attend the funeral of Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died last week in a plane crash two months after launching his brief
Newsweek
Putin skips Prigozhin's funeral as Russia rushes to bury Wagner legacy (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
While preparations for a secret funeral for the Wagner chief were underway in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin said it was unaware of planned arrangements.
Los Angeles Times
Putin won't attend Wagner chief Prigozhin's burial, Kremlin says (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t planning to attend the funeral of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash.
Fox News
Putin not planning to attend Prigozhin funeral (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to a Kremlin spokesperson familiar with the matter.
WHDH Boston
Putin is not planning to attend the funeral for Wagner chief Prigozhin, the Kremlin says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Aug 28, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is not planning to attend the funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Kremlin said, following reports that the mercenary
Voice of America
Putin Not Planning to Attend Funeral for Wagner Chief Prigozhin, Kremlin Says (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
While it tries to avoid any pomp-filled ceremony for the man branded by Putin as a traitor for his rebellion, the Kremlin can't afford to denigrate Prigozhin
Forbes
Putin Won’t Attend Wagner Boss Prigozhin’s Funeral, Kremlin Says (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The Kremlin has dismissed claims it was behind the plane crash that killed Prigozhin and other senior Wagner figures.
New York Times
Putin Won’t Attend Wagner Chief’s Funeral, Kremlin Says (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 28, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Details about the funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash last week along with nine other people, remained unclear.
The Guardian
Putin has no plans to attend Prigozhin’s funeral, says Kremlin (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 28, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
President’s presence ‘not envisaged’ at funeral of Wagner chief who was killed in plane crash last week
PBS NewsHour
Kremlin says Putin is not planning to attend funeral of Wagner chief Prigozhin (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 28, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The committee didn’t say what might have caused Prigozhin’s business jet to plummet from the sky minutes after taking off from Moscow for St. Petersburg.
Washington Post
Wagner chief Prigozhin is buried in secret as Kremlin seeks to avoid unrest (opens Washington Post)
Published Aug 28, 2023
Washington Post's feed description
Putin did not attend as private funerals began Tuesday for Prigozhin and other mercenary leaders killed in a suspicious plane crash last week. Some supporters had called for military honors.

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