From 9h ago 06.03 BST Video released of Russian defence minister Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu has visited troops in Ukraine, Russian news agency Ria has reported, his first public appearance since the Wagner mutiny at the weekend. Shoigu has not commented on the rebellion, during which Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin demanded that the defence minister meet him in Rostov before calling off the mutiny. Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu pictured earlier in June. 3h ago 12.48 BST Russia has summoned Moldova’s ambassador in Moscow, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing the Russian foreign ministry. Updated at 13.00 BST3h ago 12.27 BST Ukrainian forces have liberated the south-eastern village of Rivnopil from Russian control, Ukraine’s deputy defence minister, Hanna Maliar, said on Monday.

Source: The Guardian June 26, 2023 12:14 UTC