Putin described Wagner mutiny as 'betrayal' and vows Russia will defend itself
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the actions of mutinying Wagner fighters as a"betrayal" and"a stab in the back" in a video address on Saturday morning.
Without naming his former ally Wagner group chief Yevegny Prigozhin, the Russian president said those dividing Russia were guilty of"high treason" and said that Russia would defend itself and mutineers would be punished. He said such actions were"a stab in the back for our troops and the people of Russia," per a translation by"Those who mutiny have betrayed Russia, and I urge anybody involved in it to cease any kind of participation in armed conflict."
Vladimir Putin has long relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin for his Wagner Group of mercenaries to fight in the invasion of Ukraine.Fighters from the mercenary group marched into a military facility in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don from Ukraine and claimed control. In his speech, Putin noted that the situation in Rostov is"very complicated" amid reports that security has been heightened in the city and also in Moscow.Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know.
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