The chief of the mercenary group says his fighters have crossed the border into Russia from Ukraine and were prepared to go “all the way” against Moscow’s military
The chief of the Wagner paramilitary group says his fighters have crossed the border into Russia from Ukraine and were prepared to go “all the way” against Moscow’s military, hours after the Kremlin accused him of armed mutiny.
In a sign of how seriously the Kremlin was taking Prigozhin’s threat, security was heightened in government buildings, transport facilities and other key locations in Moscow, and in Rostov-on-Don, which is home to the Russian military headquarters for the southern region and also oversees the fighting in Ukraine.
Putin was getting around-the-clock updates, TASS reported, while the White House said it was monitoring the situation and would consult with allies. A top Ukrainian general reported “tangible successes” in advances in the south - one of two main theatres of operations, along with eastern Ukraine. “I ask you not to resist. Anyone who does will be considered a threat and destroyed. That goes for any checkpoints and aviation on our way. Presidential power, the government, the police and Russian guard will work as usual. This is not a military coup, but a march of justice. Our actions do not interfere with the troops in any way.”
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