The Wagner private military group claims to have taken control of key military facilities in two Russian cities, Rostov-on-Don and Voronezh. Follow live updates:
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Addressing Wagner fighters, Kadyrov said: “Whatever goals you are given, no matter what promises you are told -- the security of the state and the cohesion of Russian society at such a moment is above all else! See how our enemies in the West are taking advantage of this situation….These are the expected consequences of Prigozhin's treacherous march.
“What is happening is not an ultimatum to the Ministry of Defense. This is a challenge to the state, and against this challenge it is necessary to rally around the national leader: the military, security forces, governors, and the civilian population.”
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