Breaking news… In Russia, which is going through hard times with the Wagner crisis, President Vladimir Putin, in his address to the nation, demanded that Wagner mercenaries either sign a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense, resign or go to Belarus.
After the revolt of Yevgeny Prigojin, the founder of the Russian Security Company Wagner, against Russian rule, Putin addressed the public again on television channels.
Thanking the people for their solidarity and patriotism after Wagner’s actions, Putin said, “This civic solidarity has shown that any blackmail, any attempt to create civil unrest is doomed to failure.” said.
Expressing that his country shows the highest consolidation of society, executive and legislative power at all levels, Putin said, “Public institutions, religious denominations, leading political parties, indeed the entire Russian society has taken a firm position to support the constitutional order. Everyone united and gathered to take responsibility for the most important thing, the fate of the homeland.” he said.
Emphasizing that all necessary decisions were taken immediately to neutralize the threat that emerged from the very beginning of the events, to protect the constitutional order, the life and safety of citizens, Putin stated that the armed rebellion was suppressed in any case.
Noting that he understood that Wagner was engaged in criminal acts in order to divide and weaken the country, which is currently facing an enormous external threat and unprecedented pressure from outside, Putin said, “However, the organizers of the rebellion also betrayed those they were dragging into crime by betraying their country and people. They lied to them. They pushed them to death.” he said.
“THE BROTHER DEMANDED SOLDIER”
Pointing out that Russia’s enemies wanted exactly such a “fratricide,” Putin said that it was desired that the Russian society be divided and drowned in bloody internal conflicts. Putin said that those who wanted to avenge their failures at the front had miscalculated.
Putin thanked all the security forces who stood in the way of the rebels and underlined that the courage and sacrifice of the dead pilots protected Russia from tragic and devastating consequences.
“We knew and knew that the vast majority of the fighters and commanders of the Wagner group were also Russian patriots loyal to their people and state.” Putin said, pointing out that these people are being used.
For this reason, Putin reminded that from the very beginning of the incident, steps were taken to prevent bloodshed under his direct instructions, and emphasized that they gave those who made mistakes a chance to think again.
Thanking the Wagner fighters, who “made the right decision by not going to the sibling massacre”, Putin said:
“Today you have the opportunity to continue serving Russia or to return to your family and friends by concluding a contract with the Ministry of Defense or other law enforcement agencies. Anyone can go to Belarus. My promise will be fulfilled. I repeat, the choice is yours, but I am sure it will be the choice of the Russian fighters who understand their tragic mistake.”
Putin also expressed his gratitude to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for his efforts and contributions to the peaceful resolution of the situation, adding that the consolidation of Russian society and its patriotic spirit played a decisive role and that the most difficult tests for the homeland were overcome together.
The Russian Ministry of Defense had requested that volunteers and troops fighting in Ukraine contract with the army until 1 July.
PUTIN MEETS THE DIRECTORS OF THE RUSSIAN SECURITY FORCES
On the other hand, Putin held a meeting with the directors of the security and intelligence forces in the country. Speaking at the beginning of the meeting, Putin said, “I have gathered you to discuss the developing situation at this point. We will also talk about the tasks ahead as a result of the analysis of the events taking place in the country.” used the phrases.
THE WAGNER GROUP UPRISING TO THE RUSSIAN ADMINISTRATION
Yevgeny Prigojin, the founder of the private security company Wagner, accused the Russian army of carrying out an attack on Wagner and threatened to respond, Wagner fighters left Ukraine and entered the border region of Rostov.
Upon this situation, the Federal Security Service (FSB) opened a criminal case on the charge of “armed riot”.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Wagner’s rebellion as “treason”.
Prigojin announced that they would go to Moscow, and the Kremlin administration had increased security measures in many parts of the country.
It was reported that Yevgeny Prigojin accepted on June 24, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko’s proposal to de-escalate tensions in Russia.
Prigojin announced that they understood the responsibility for the shedding of Russian blood and that they would turn their convoys back and return to the field camps according to plan.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov stated that the criminal case against Prigojin would be closed and stated that the “rebel leader” would go to Belarus. (AA)