Russia’s Wagner chief claims full control of Bakhmut

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has released footage of his Wagner group fighters posing with Russian and Wagner flags in various locations in Bakhmut, after saying on Saturday (May 20) that they had completed the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city. While Kyiv had initially rejected Moscow’s claim of victory over the city, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday (May 21) appeared to confirm the loss when asked if it remained in Kyiv’s control. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar