Many soldiers of the Wagner group realized the mistake, the Russian Defense Ministry advised the rebels to return
The Wagner Group, which has been acting as a shield for Russia in the Ukraine war for more than a year, has rebelled against the Russian government. The group, known as PMC Wagner, was first introduced to the world during the 2014 conflict in eastern Ukraine.
During the Ukraine war, the Russian army succeeded in capturing the city of Bakhmut with the help of the Wagner Group. But, today this group has opened a front against Russian President Putin.
Wagner Group rebels against President Putin
Wagner Private Major Yevgeny Prigozhin has decided to advance towards Moscow with the goal of ousting the Russian military leadership from the country. The Russian army has also geared up to fight this group. A large number of tanks and security forces have been deployed in the capital of Russia, Moscow.
Many soldiers of the group realized the mistake: Russian Defense Ministry
Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry has urged the Wagner Group on Saturday not to proceed towards Moscow and return to the places where they were deployed earlier. Earlier, the head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed that the group controlled military facilities in two Russian cities.
According to a statement issued by the Russian Defense Ministry, Yevgeny Prigozhin was told that many soldiers of your group have realized their mistake. They are seeking help to return to their permanent homes.
Ready to guarantee everyone’s safety: Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian Defense Ministry informed that assistance will be provided to all Wagner Group soldiers who wish to return to their permanent bases. The ministry further said that we are ready to guarantee everyone’s safety.
Explain that Wagner claimed to have control over Russian military facilities in Voronezh on Saturday. Earlier on Saturday, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said his forces had taken control of military facilities including the airfield in Rostov-on-Don. CNN quoted RIA Novosti as saying that Russian security forces have surrounded the Wagner Center building in St. Petersburg.
Whoever betrayed Russia will have to answer: Putin
President Vladimir Putin condemned the rebellion and said that the entire military, economic and information machinery of the West is waging a war against us. An armed rebellion at such a time is a blow to Russia and its people.
Those who plotted and organized an armed uprising, who took up arms against their comrades, and whoever betrayed Russia, will have to answer for it,” Putin added.
