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Putin calls armed rebellion by Wagner mercenaries a betrayal, vows to protect Russia

President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to protect Russia from an armed insurrection by Russia. Mercenary Captain Evgeny Prigozhinwas headed by his army Leaving Ukraine to major cities south of Moscow.

Meanwhile, the Russian governor of Lipetsk said on Saturday: Wagner Mercenaries It has invaded an area about 360 kilometers (225 miles) south of Moscow and authorities are “taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the population,” regional governor Igor Artamonov said in a Telegram. rice field.

The riot, which Putin called “a stab in the back,” was the greatest threat to Putin’s leader, who has been in power for more than two decades.

of private army The British Ministry of Defense said in a briefing that Prigozhin-led forces now control the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, a city 660 miles (more than 1,000 kilometers) south of Moscow, which is conducting Russian offensive operations in Ukraine. said.

In his speech, Putin called Prigozhin’s uprising a “betrayal” and a “treason”, although he did not mention his name.

“Anyone who prepares an uprising will face inevitable punishment,” Putin said. “The military and other government agencies have the necessary orders.”

Prigozhin called himself a patriot and said the fighters would not surrender because “we do not want this country to continue to exist in corruption, deceit and bureaucracy”.

“The president has made a big mistake in betraying our country. We are patriots of our country,” he said in an audio message on the Telegram channel.

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This handout photo, taken from a video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the nation in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Russian Presidential Press Office (via AP)


He said he would not turn himself in at Putin’s request because “we don’t want this country to live in corruption, deception and bureaucracy.”

Prigogine’s Wagner, private mercenary unithas fought alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. Although it was not immediately clear what his intentions were, the rebellion marked an escalation in the struggle between Mr. Prigozhin and Russian military leaders, who led him to derail the Ukraine war and take control of the country. He has accused Russian military leaders of sabotaging the military.

“This is not a military coup, it is a march for justice,” Prigozhin said.

Prigozhin confirmed on Saturday that he had crossed the border from Ukraine and arrived in Rostov-on-Don with his troops. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee said Wagner’s forces had captured a second city en route to Moscow, but Lee did not say which one.

He posted a video of himself at the Russian military command in Rostov-on-Don, claiming that Russian forces had seized an airfield and other military installations in the city. Other videos posted on social media showed tanks and other military vehicles on the road.

Prigozhin said his army did not meet any resistance from young conscripts when entering Russia, adding that his army “is not fighting children”.

“But we destroy anyone who gets in our way,” he said in one of a series of angry videos and audio recordings posted to social media late Friday. “We’re moving forward and we’re going to the end.”

Putin has blamed the uprising at a time when Russia is “fighting its toughest battle for the future” as the West mounts sanctions on Moscow and ramps up arms delivery to Ukraine.

“The entire Western military, economic and intelligence apparatus is fighting against us,” Putin said.

Russian security officials called for Prigozhin’s arrest after he declared an armed rebellion late on Friday. Overnight, the Kremlin also stepped up security at key facilities across the country. Moscow has awakened to a state of emergency, and President Putin has ordered counter-terrorism measures in several regions and given broad legal powers to law enforcement agencies.


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It was not immediately clear how Prigozhin had managed to enter the city of southern Russia, nor how many troops he had taken with him.

Prigozhin said the move was aimed at punishing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after Russian government forces attacked the Wagner camp in Ukraine with rockets, helicopters, gunships and artillery.

According to Prigozhin, the Chief of the General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, ordered the attack after meeting with Shoigu to destroy Wagner. He said Wagner forces shot down a Russian military helicopter that opened fire on a civilian convoy, but said there was no independent confirmation.

Prigozhin said he had 25,000 troops under his command and called on the army not to put up resistance.

A former prisoner, 62-year-old Prigozhin has long-standing ties to the Russian leader, winning high-paying contracts with the Kremlin and earning himself the nickname “President Putin’s chef.”

He has been accused of running a covert social media campaign aimed at fomenting discord ahead of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election, accusing him of a dozen other Russians and three Russian companies. was indicted along with the company and attracted attention in the United States.hello Wagner MercenariesLibya, Syria, several African countries and eventually Ukraine.

After Putin’s speech, which did not mention specific steps to quell the rebellion, but rather called for unity in the face of the rebellion, the country’s officials and state-media representatives took a public stand. attempted to reiterate its loyalty to the Kremlin, calling: Prigogine withdraws.

Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma of Russia, said that parliamentarians “support the consolidation of power” and support Putin, adding: “The Wagner fighters have to make the only right choice. Stand with the law, defend the security and future of your country, and obey the commander-in-chief.”

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In this handout photo taken from a video released by the Prigozhin news agency, Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the military company Wagner Group, gives a video speech in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on Saturday, June 24, 2023. are recording.

Prigogine press service via AP


Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova echoed Volodin’s opinion, saying in a telegram post: “Our commander-in-chief is one, not two or three, but one.”

Ramzan Kadyrov, a prominent Chechen leader who sided with Prigozhin in criticizing the military leadership, also expressed his full support for Putin’s “word for word.”

“We have an elected commander-in-chief who knows the situation better than any strategist or businessman,” Kadyrov said. “The rebellion must be suppressed.”

The outcome of the clash was not yet clear, but it seemed likely that the clash would further hamper Moscow’s war effort, as Kiev forces were probing Russia’s defenses in the early stages of a counteroffensive. This dispute, especially if Prigozhin wins, could also affect his ability to maintain a united front with President Putin.

Wagner’s forces played an important role in Ukraine, successfully capturing eastern cities. bahmut, where the bloodiest battles were fought and the longest. But Prigozhin has increasingly criticized Russian military leaders, accusing them of incompetence and starving the army of weapons and ammunition.

Military lorries and armored vehicles were seen in several places in central Moscow early Saturday morning, while soldiers with assault rifles were stationed outside the main Defense Ministry building. The area around the presidential palace near Red Square was blocked, causing traffic jams.

But despite the increased military presence, downtown bars and restaurants were packed with customers. At a club near FSB headquarters, people were dancing on the street near the entrance.

Wagner fighter deployed in Rostov-on-Don
Fighters and military vehicles of the Wagner Civilian Mercenary Group deployed on a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Stringer / Reuters


Mr. Prigozhin, whose feud with the Ministry of Defense dates back years, had refused to comply with demands for military contractors to sign contracts with the Ministry by July 1. In a statement on Friday, he said he was open to finding compromises, but said “they have betrayed”. deceived us. “

“Today they carried out a rocket attack on our rear camp and a huge number of our comrades were killed,” Prigozhin said. The Ministry of Defense denied attacking the Wagner camp.

“We must stop the evil represented by the military leadership of this country,” he cried.

Colonel Sergei Slovikhin, deputy commander of the Russian Army Group fighting in Ukraine, urged Wagner’s forces to stop any movement against the army, saying it would “fall into the hands of Russian enemies waiting for the war to come.” It will happen,” he said. deteriorating domestic political situation; “

The Institute for War Studies in Washington said, “The violent overthrow of Putin supporters like Shoigu and Gerasimov would be irreversible to the stability of the state in which Putin is perceived to be in power. It will do damage,” he said.

“We are monitoring the situation closely and will be discussing these developments with our allies and partners,” National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said at the White House.

Wagner fighter deployed in Rostov-on-Don
Combatants of the Wagner Private Mercenary Group stand on top of tanks in the street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023.

Stringer / Reuters


Summarize this content to 100 words President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to protect Russia from an armed insurrection by Russia. Mercenary Captain Evgeny Prigozhinwas headed by his army Leaving Ukraine to major cities south of Moscow. Meanwhile, the Russian governor of Lipetsk said on Saturday: Wagner Mercenaries It has invaded an area about 360 kilometers (225 miles) south of Moscow and authorities are “taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the population,” regional governor Igor Artamonov said in a Telegram. rice field. The riot, which Putin called “a stab in the back,” was the greatest threat to Putin’s leader, who has been in power for more than two decades. of private army The British Ministry of Defense said in a briefing that Prigozhin-led forces now control the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, a city 660 miles (more than 1,000 kilometers) south of Moscow, which is conducting Russian offensive operations in Ukraine. said.In his speech, Putin called Prigozhin’s uprising a “betrayal” and a “treason”, although he did not mention his name. “Anyone who prepares an uprising will face inevitable punishment,” Putin said. “The military and other government agencies have the necessary orders.”Prigozhin called himself a patriot and said the fighters would not surrender because “we do not want this country to continue to exist in corruption, deceit and bureaucracy”.”The president has made a big mistake in betraying our country. We are patriots of our country,” he said in an audio message on the Telegram channel. This handout photo, taken from a video released by the Russian Presidential Press Service, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the nation in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Russian Presidential Press Office (via AP) He said he would not turn himself in at Putin’s request because “we don’t want this country to live in corruption, deception and bureaucracy.” Prigogine’s Wagner, private mercenary unithas fought alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. Although it was not immediately clear what his intentions were, the rebellion marked an escalation in the struggle between Mr. Prigozhin and Russian military leaders, who led him to derail the Ukraine war and take control of the country. He has accused Russian military leaders of sabotaging the military. “This is not a military coup, it is a march for justice,” Prigozhin said.Prigozhin confirmed on Saturday that he had crossed the border from Ukraine and arrived in Rostov-on-Don with his troops. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee said Wagner’s forces had captured a second city en route to Moscow, but Lee did not say which one. He posted a video of himself at the Russian military command in Rostov-on-Don, claiming that Russian forces had seized an airfield and other military installations in the city. Other videos posted on social media showed tanks and other military vehicles on the road. Prigozhin said his army did not meet any resistance from young conscripts when entering Russia, adding that his army “is not fighting children”.”But we destroy anyone who gets in our way,” he said in one of a series of angry videos and audio recordings posted to social media late Friday. “We’re moving forward and we’re going to the end.”Putin has blamed the uprising at a time when Russia is “fighting its toughest battle for the future” as the West mounts sanctions on Moscow and ramps up arms delivery to Ukraine. “The entire Western military, economic and intelligence apparatus is fighting against us,” Putin said.Russian security officials called for Prigozhin’s arrest after he declared an armed rebellion late on Friday. Overnight, the Kremlin also stepped up security at key facilities across the country. Moscow has awakened to a state of emergency, and President Putin has ordered counter-terrorism measures in several regions and given broad legal powers to law enforcement agencies. Ukraine accuses mercenary groups of using banned weapons 02:28 It was not immediately clear how Prigozhin had managed to enter the city of southern Russia, nor how many troops he had taken with him.Prigozhin said the move was aimed at punishing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after Russian government forces attacked the Wagner camp in Ukraine with rockets, helicopters, gunships and artillery. According to Prigozhin, the Chief of the General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, ordered the attack after meeting with Shoigu to destroy Wagner. He said Wagner forces shot down a Russian military helicopter that opened fire on a civilian convoy, but said there was no independent confirmation.Prigozhin said he had 25,000 troops under his command and called on the army not to put up resistance.A former prisoner, 62-year-old Prigozhin has long-standing ties to the Russian leader, winning high-paying contracts with the Kremlin and earning himself the nickname “President Putin’s chef.” He has been accused of running a covert social media campaign aimed at fomenting discord ahead of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election, accusing him of a dozen other Russians and three Russian companies. was indicted along with the company and attracted attention in the United States.hello Wagner MercenariesLibya, Syria, several African countries and eventually Ukraine.After Putin’s speech, which did not mention specific steps to quell the rebellion, but rather called for unity in the face of the rebellion, the country’s officials and state-media representatives took a public stand. attempted to reiterate its loyalty to the Kremlin, calling: Prigogine withdraws.Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma of Russia, said that parliamentarians “support the consolidation of power” and support Putin, adding: “The Wagner fighters have to make the only right choice. Stand with the law, defend the security and future of your country, and obey the commander-in-chief.” In this handout photo taken from a video released by the Prigozhin news agency, Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of the military company Wagner Group, gives a video speech in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on Saturday, June 24, 2023. are recording. Prigogine press service via AP Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova echoed Volodin’s opinion, saying in a telegram post: “Our commander-in-chief is one, not two or three, but one.”Ramzan Kadyrov, a prominent Chechen leader who sided with Prigozhin in criticizing the military leadership, also expressed his full support for Putin’s “word for word.” “We have an elected commander-in-chief who knows the situation better than any strategist or businessman,” Kadyrov said. “The rebellion must be suppressed.”The outcome of the clash was not yet clear, but it seemed likely that the clash would further hamper Moscow’s war effort, as Kiev forces were probing Russia’s defenses in the early stages of a counteroffensive. This dispute, especially if Prigozhin wins, could also affect his ability to maintain a united front with President Putin. Wagner’s forces played an important role in Ukraine, successfully capturing eastern cities. bahmut, where the bloodiest battles were fought and the longest. But Prigozhin has increasingly criticized Russian military leaders, accusing them of incompetence and starving the army of weapons and ammunition.Military lorries and armored vehicles were seen in several places in central Moscow early Saturday morning, while soldiers with assault rifles were stationed outside the main Defense Ministry building. The area around the presidential palace near Red Square was blocked, causing traffic jams.But despite the increased military presence, downtown bars and restaurants were packed with customers. At a club near FSB headquarters, people were dancing on the street near the entrance. Fighters and military vehicles of the Wagner Civilian Mercenary Group deployed on a street near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. Stringer / Reuters Mr. Prigozhin, whose feud with the Ministry of Defense dates back years, had refused to comply with demands for military contractors to sign contracts with the Ministry by July 1. In a statement on Friday, he said he was open to finding compromises, but said “they have betrayed”. deceived us. “”Today they carried out a rocket attack on our rear camp and a huge number of our comrades were killed,” Prigozhin said. The Ministry of Defense denied attacking the Wagner camp.”We must stop the evil represented by the military leadership of this country,” he cried.Colonel Sergei Slovikhin, deputy commander of the Russian Army Group fighting in Ukraine, urged Wagner’s forces to stop any movement against the army, saying it would “fall into the hands of Russian enemies waiting for the war to come.” It will happen,” he said. deteriorating domestic political situation; ” The Institute for War Studies in Washington said, “The violent overthrow of Putin supporters like Shoigu and Gerasimov would be irreversible to the stability…
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