Russia: Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigogine has also spoken of shooting down a helicopter of the Russian Army. Al-Jazeera has reported that there is news of a private army moving towards Moscow. Armored vehicles and the Russian army have been deployed on the streets of Moscow. The city is on high alert and the highway connecting the capital has been closed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation after news of Wagner’s rebellion broke. He said – Wagner has stabbed in the back. They have cheated the people of the country. This is a challenge for the army. We will protect the citizens at all costs.
Putin said – We have been cheated because of ambition and personal interests. Anyone who rebels will be punished. He has to answer to the law and our people. Whoever intentionally adopted the path of treason, strict action will be taken against him. We will protect our people and country from all threats.
Russian investigative agency FSB has filed a case of treason against Wagner Chief Prigozhin following the order of President Vladimir Putin. He has been accused of inciting an armed rebellion. The fighters were told not to follow any of his orders and were taken into custody