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- Mutiny Averted: Everything We Know as Prigozhin Halts Wagner March on Moscow Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- PMC Wagner chief Evgeny Prigozhin has confirmed that his forces have halted their attempt to reach the Russian capital to "sort out" the MoD's top brass over an alleged missile attack on Wagner positions. What exactly happened? What triggered the Wagner-MoD crisis in the first place? How did things reach such a dangerous point? Sputnik explains.
- Wagner Chief Takes Deal That Drops Charges, Sends Him to Belarus VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who turned his Wagner Group fighters against the military leadership in Moscow, will move to Belarus and the criminal charges against him for mounting an armed rebellion will be dropped, the Kremlin said Saturday.
- Russia drops criminal case against Wagner chief after group ends mutiny, goes back to bases Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia says a criminal case previously filed against the head of Wagner paramilitary group has been dropped, after Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his forces to stop fighting and retreat to their bases.
- Wagner forces ordered to retreat by leader Yevgeny Prigozhin Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia's Wagner paramilitary forces leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has ordered his fighters to turn around from their march towards Moscow to avoid bloodshed.
- Russia's Wagner group agrees to withdraw forces amid mutiny IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters who surged most of the way to Moscow have agreed to turn back to avoid bloodshed, their leader has said, in a de-escalation of what had become a major challenge for Russian government amid its military conflict in Ukraine.
- Wagner Chief Prigozhin Calls Off March To Moscow, Agrees To Move To Belarus RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, told his forces to immediately halt their advance on Moscow and return to their camp grounds as fear of a possible violent power struggle gripped the country.
- Prigozhin Orders His Fighters to Return to Bases in Ukraine VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his fighters Saturday to halt their advance on Moscow, turn their convoy around and return to their bases in Ukraine to avoid bloodshed.
- Wagner Chief Prigozhin Calls Off March To Moscow, Easing Tensions RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, said he told his forces to immediately halt their advance on Moscow and return to their bases in Ukraine as fear gripped the country about a potential deadly power struggle.
- Prigozhin Agrees to Stop PMC Wagner March, Start De-Escalation After Lukashenko's Mediation Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Presidents Putin and Lukashenko spoke by phone on Saturday to discuss the situation in southern Russia, where Wagner PMC chief Evgeny Prigozhin launched an armed mutiny on Friday after accusing the Russian military of attacking his men. The Russian defense ministry denied the claims.
- Russians Urged to Unite in Face of Wagner Armed Mutiny Attempt Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Earlier, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) opened a criminal case for inciting armed mutiny over statements made on behalf of the head of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), Yevgeny Prigozhin. On Saturday, Russia's President Vladimir Putin denounced the mutiny attempt as a "betrayal of Russia and Wagner fighters".
- Russian officials proclaim loyalty to Putin after Wagner's mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian officials have proclaimed loyalty to President Vladimir Putin, with almost all predicting victory following an armed mutiny by the Wagner group against Moscow.
- Putin: Prigozhin's Armed Mutiny Attempt is Betrayal of Russia and Wagner Fighters Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that Russia's President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the situation regarding the founder of Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and "necessary measures are being taken".
- Putin calls Wagner mutiny 'stab in the back' of Russia IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has termed a recent military mutiny led by the Wagner paramilitary group as a "stab in the back" of Russia.
- President Putin: Wagner mutiny 'stab in the back' of Russia Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia has declared an "anti-terrorist operation regime" in Moscow and the Moscow region after mutiny by the chief of the Wagner mercenary group which President Vladimir Putin called a "stab in the back" of the country.
- Foreign Ministry statement on the current political situation in the country Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023
- The President has been updated on the situation with Yevgeny Prigozhin President of Russia 24 Jun 2023 -- The head of state has been informed about all events around Yevgeny Prigozhin. The necessary measures are underway.
- Address to citizens of Russia President of Russia 22 Jun 2023 -- "I am addressing citizens of Russia, the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and security services, and the soldiers and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repulsing enemy attacks and doing it heroically – I know this as I spoke once again with the commanders of all sections of the frontline last night. I am also addressing those who were dragged into this criminal adventure through deceit or threats and pushed onto the path of a grave crime – an armed mutiny."
- Prigozhin: Wagner Fighters Control Russian Army HQ in Rostov-on-Don VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wagner Group mercenaries Saturday that armed mutiny is treason and anyone who takes up arms against Russia would be punished.
- Putin Vows To Do 'Everything To Protect The Country' Following Wagner Occupation Of Rostov-On-Don RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to do "everything to protect the country" in the wake of reports that Wagner mercenary forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin are occupying military facilities in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. Putin, addressing the nation on live television, described Wagner's actions as an "armed mutiny" and that "decisive action" would be taken to stabilize the situation. Putin said that Prigozhin, who earlier announced a "march of justice" to topple the Russian military leadership, had "betrayed" Russia out of "personal ambition."
- Prigozhin's 'Mutiny' And The Challenge To Putin RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- In repeated tirades against Russian military leaders over the past several months, Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken pains to stop short of putting President Vladimir Putin directly in the crosshairs.
- Putin: Wagner Group Action is 'Treason,' Promises 'Harsh' Punishment VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wagner Group mercenaries Saturday that armed mutiny is treason and anyone who takes up arms against Russia would be punished.
- The Deputy Commander of the Joint Group of Forces General of the Army Sergei Surovikin to the leadership, commanders and fighters of the Wagner PMC Russia MoD 24 Jun 2023
- Statement by Russian Ministry of Defence Russia MoD 24 Jun 2023
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from the Belarusian All-National Television, June 24, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023
- Iran rejects US claims on Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine war ISNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the UN reacted to the latest remarks by the US and its allies (Albania, France, the UK and Ukraine) regarding Russia's use of Iranian drones in the Ukraine war.
Foreign Policy
- Russia warns West against taking advantage of armed mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia has warned the West against trying to exploit an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow for their "Russophobic goals."
- Foreign Leaders Express Solidarity With Russia Amid Wagner Mutiny Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- On Friday, Wagner PMC chief Evgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian military of launching a surprise missile attack against his men, and called for the ouster of its leadership. The MoD dismissed the allegations as an provocation, and the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case charging Prigozhin with armed mutiny.
- Belarus says Wagner mutiny against Russia a 'gift' to West IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Belarus has described the armed mutiny inside Russia by the Wagner paramilitary group as a "gift" to the West, while reaffirming support for its close ally Moscow.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 24 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the initiative of the Turkish side.
- Erdogan voices 'full support' for Putin after Wagner's armed mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced "full support" for the Russian leadership in its handling of an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
- Telephone conversations with presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan President of Russia 24 Jun 2023
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Calls With Defense Ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom DoD 24 Jun 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Call with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
- Zelenskyy: Russia Can No Longer Hide Its 'Chaos' VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted Saturday to the situation in Russia, where the mercenary Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, seized control of the Russian military headquarters in the city of Rostov-on-Don.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 24 Jun 2023
- PM call with President Biden, President Macron and Chancellor Scholz: 24 June 2023 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister, US President Biden, French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Russia.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the security situation in Russia Prime Minister of Canada 24 Jun 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety Marco E. L. Mendicino, and senior officials to discuss the evolving internal security situation in Russia.
- Tsahkna: we are following the events in Russia closely Estonia MFA 24 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Estonia was following the developments in Russia closely. "We are aware of what is happening, we are following the situation closely and exchanging information with Allies."
- The Lithuanian and Polish Presidents discussed the security situation in the region President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Jun 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda had a telephone call on Saturday with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss the unrest in Russia and the overall security situation in the region.
- The President and the Polish Prime Minister discussed the situation in Russia President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Jun 2023 -- On Saturday, President Gitanas Nausėda had a telephone call with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland to discuss the situation in Russia.
- Russia will pass through this stage, Iran FM says of mutiny IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Saturday discussed bilateral ties and the latest situation in some parts of Russia.
- Iran supports rule of law in Russia: FM spox IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that Iran supports the rule of law in Russia amid a mutiny by paramilitary forces in south of the country.
- Iran's FM says confident Russia will get through Wagner mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he is confident Russia will get through the current circumstances amid an armed insurrection carried out by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
- Iran says supports rule of law in Russia amid Wagner mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Iran says it supports the rule of law in the Russian Federation in the wake of a mutiny led by the chief of the Wagner group.
News Reports
- Who Is Yevgeny Prigozhin? RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former convict who parlayed a St. Petersburg restaurant business into lucrative Kremlin contracts, founded the notorious private mercenary company Wagner, and became both a key figure in Russia's war on Ukraine and a relentless critic of the military command, is now in open armed rebellion against the Russian state.
- How Konstantin Malofeyev, Russia's 'Orthodox Oligarch,' Finances His Support Of Moscow's War In Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Last month, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland approved the transfer of $5.4 million of "forfeited assets" formerly owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire Konstantin Malofeyev to Ukraine to "remediate the harms of Russia's unjust war."
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