In a series of unfolding events, reports emerged late on Friday, June 23, indicating that the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner had claimed to have seized control of “all military facilities” in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don.
The leader of Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, conveyed his message through a video, in which he refuted President Vladimir Putin’s previous assertions regarding the invasion of Ukraine back in February 2022.
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The audacious move made by Wagner has sent shockwaves worldwide, as it has sparked concerns about the potential escalation of a civil war between Russia’s president and this Russian-born group of mercenaries.
Despite denying allegations of staging a military coup, Yevgeny Prigozhin acknowledged that his group has deployed forces in Voronezh, a city located further north in Russia. Experts, however, believe that this strategic maneuver is aimed at destabilizing Russia’s Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, and dismantling the entire leadership structure.
Responding to these developments, President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation, accusing the Wagner group of treacherously “stabbing the nation in the back” and promising to take decisive action against all those involved.
As tensions mount across various regions in Russia, security forces have intensified their efforts to maintain control and prevent the outbreak of a full-fledged civil war.
Prior to Wagner’s recent actions, mounting tensions had been observed regarding Russia’s conduct in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the group, has frequently Russia’s military leadership in the aftermath of the invasion.
It is important to note that the Wagner Group operates as a private army of mercenaries, having fought alongside the Russian military since their deployment to Ukraine in February 2022. Their involvement has added an additional layer of complexity to an already volatile situation.
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