Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin for an “armed mutiny” by the militia.
He said that Russia is facing “state treason”.
In a televised address on Saturday (June 24), he said authorities will take “decisive action” to stabilize the situation in Rostov, a southern Russian city which Wagner says it has taken control of.
Footage shot by Reuters showed heavily armed Wagner troops and military vehicles posted in the city's streets.
A video posted by a pro-Wagner Telegram channel showed Prigozhin, seemingly relaxed, conversing with two generals at the headquarters of Russia's huge Southern Military District.
He could be seen demanding to see army chief Sergei Shoigu in Rostov - or else, he would blockade the city and head for Moscow.
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