Putin’s five-minute address on TV came hours Wagner Group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, said he and his troops were going after Russia’s military leadership. "Those who organised and prepared the military uprising, who took arms against their comrades, have betrayed Russia and will pay for it." In his address, Putin avoided mentioning Prigozhin by name but, vowed “harsh” retribution for those behind the uprising. Putin distinguished between Prigozhin and Wagner soldiers, describing the latter as heroes who had died in Ukraine. In his address, Putin implied Russia’s enemies sought to “undermine us from within” and divide the country.

Source: Libya Today June 24, 2023 10:33 UTC