President Vladimir Putin made a televised speech calling the challenge by the Wagner mercenary force "high treason" and a "stab in the back". He appealed for unity and said authorities were acting quickly to contain the situation Rebelling Wagner mercenaries say they have taken control of the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, a key military site. Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, a key military site. Rostov governor warns against civil war 'catastrophe'Wagner mercenaries have claimed that they have seized the city of Rostov-on-Don. Why Rostov-on-Don is significantWe've been writing a lot about Rostov-on-Don, the first city targeted by Wagner mercenaries.

Source: The Star June 24, 2023 17:07 UTC