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As Wagner hands over arms to Russia, Ukraine gets vague NATO assurances

Wagner mercenaries are relinquishing their arms to Russia's military, while Ukraine received security commitments -- but no NATO membership -- from major world players.

By Associated Press and Russian Defense Ministry Press Service

July 12, 2023

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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, an artillery system belonging to Russia's Wagner military contractor is put on a trailer at an undisclosed location. The Russian Defense Ministry said that Wagner Group is completing the handover of its weapons to the Russian military. The move follows Wagner's short-lived mutiny last month that challenged the Kremlin.
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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, an artillery system belonging to Russia's Wagner military contractor is put on a trailer at an undisclosed location. The Russian Defense Ministry said that Wagner Group is completing the handover of its weapons to the Russian military.
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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, tanks belonging to Russia's Wagner military contractor are parked ahead of their handover to the Russian military at an undisclosed location.
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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, tanks belonging to Russia's Wagner military contractor are parked ahead of their handover to the Russian military at an undisclosed location.
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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, artillery systems belonging to Wagner are seen on a trailer ahead of their handover to the Russian military at an undisclosed location.
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RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE VIA AP

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, July 12, artillery systems belonging to Russia's Wagner military contractor are parked at an undisclosed location ahead of their handover to the Russian military in a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses a media conference at a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12. The United States and other major industrialized nations are pledging long-term security assistance for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russia's invasion.
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President Joe Biden looks to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he speaks during an event with G-7 leaders on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, to announce a joint declaration of support for Ukraine.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, right, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands after addressing a media conference during a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12. NATO leaders gathered Wednesday to launch a highly symbolic new forum for ties with Ukraine, after committing to provide the country with more military assistance for fighting Russia but only vague assurances of future membership.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy answers a reporter's question as he meets with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

United States President Joe Biden addresses the public during an event at Vilnius University on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12.
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United States President Joe Biden addresses the public during an event at Vilnius University on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12.
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President Joe Biden speaks at Vilnius University in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, after attending the NATO Summit.
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Guests wave flags as President Joe Biden speaks at Vilnius University in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, after attending the NATO Summit.

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