Russia News: Wagner Troops Stop Advance Towards Moscow to Avoid 'Russian Bloodshed', Head Back to Field Camps
Russia-Ukraine News LIVE Update: Wagner group chief Prigozhin accepted Lukashenko and Putin's de-escalation proposal after Moscow mayor announced "high alert" and advised residents against travel
In an address to the nation amid the Wagner Revellion, Russian President Putin accused Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of betraying Russia out of personal ambition and called the Wagner rebellion- a ‘stab in the back’ to Russia. Tensions between Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Russian defense ministry increased with the Wagner leader threatening to attack Russian troops in retaliation for what he claims was a deadly strike against his own paramilitary forces.
According to the latest reports, the Wagner group has taken control over Russian military headquarters in Rostov.
Russia News LIVE: Kremlin Yet to React to Wagner De-escalating Agreement
The Kremlin has not yet made any comment regarding the de-escalating agreement with the Wagner mercenary group.
Russia News LIVE: Russian Defence Ministry to Undergo Major Changes in Exchange for Wagner's De-escalation
The Russian Ministry of Defense leadership will undergo major change in exchange for Wagner Group halting its advance on Moscow, according to the The Spectator Index.
Russia News LIVE: Wagner Group Chief Says Withdrawing Troops to 'Avoid Russian Bloodshed'
In an audio message, Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed the de-escalation proposal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and said that he is stopping his troops to avoid “Russian bloodshed”, according to the Associated Press.
Russia News LIVE: Belarus's Lukashenko and Putin Held Discussions With Prigozhin
According to a statement, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s press service, in coordination with Vladimir Putin, engaged in discussions with Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, according to RT News. It was reported that Prigozhin agreed to halt the Wagner group’s movement within Russia and take additional measures to reduce tensions.
Russia News LIVE: Wagner Agrees to Belarusian President's Proposal to End 'Insurrection’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s office has announced that Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin accepted a proposal to “stop the movement of armed persons of the Wagner company on the territory of Russia and take further steps to de-escalate tensions,” Russian news outlets quoted the the president’s office stating.
Russia News LIVE: Latvia Tightens Border Security, No Entry for Russians
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Russia News LIVE: Biden Discusses Russian Situation With France, Germany and UK Leaders
US President Biden spoke with the leaders of the E3 – French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and UK PM Rishi Sunak- on the situation in Russia. “The leaders discussed the situation in Russia. They also affirmed their unfirming support to Ukraine,” a White House statement read.
Russia News LIVE: Russian Foriegn Ministry Warns Against West's 'Russophobic Goals'
The Russian Foriegn Affairs Ministry in a tweet warned against West’s Russophobic goals in a tweet amid the ongoing crisis. “We warn Western countries against undertaking attempts to use the domestic Russian situation to achieve their Russophobic goals,” it said. “Such attempts would be futile & will find no resonance either in Russia or among reasonable political forces abroad,” it added.
Russia News LIVE: Russian Foriegn Ministry Warns Against West's 'Russophobic Goals'
The Russian Foriegn Affairs Ministry in a tweet warned against West’s Russophobic goals in a tweet amid the ongoing crisis. “We warn Western countries against undertaking attempts to use the domestic Russian situation to achieve their Russophobic goals,” it said. “Such attempts would be futile & will find no resonance either in Russia or among reasonable political forces abroad,” it added.
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Russia News LIVE: oads in Moscow May Be Blocked, Residents Advised to Avoid Travel, Says Mayor
Moscow mayor has said that some roads in the capital may be blocked and advised residents to avoid traveling.
Russia News LIVE: Moscow Mayor Says 'Situation Difficult', City Services on High Alert
Moscow mayor said “the situation is difficult” and “city services are on high alert” as Wagner forces approach the Russian capital, BNO News said.
Russia News LIVE: Moscow Warns West Against Leveraging Insurrection for 'Anti-Russian' Goals
Russia warned the West against taking advantage of an armed insurrection carried out by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia to achieve their “anti-Russian” goals. “We warn the Western countries against any hint of possible use of the domestic Russian situation to achieve their Russophobic goals,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. “All goals and objectives of the special military operation will be fulfilled,” it added.
Russia News LIVE: Canada to Continue Monitoring Russia Situation Closely, PM Trudeau Says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he has been briefed on the events unfolding in Russia. “The Incident Response Group will meet today to discuss the latest developments. We’re in contact with our allies and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” he added.
Russia News LIVE: Erdogan Says Turkey Ready to Help Seek 'Peaceful Resolution'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was ready to help seek a “peaceful resolution” in Russia, in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, his office said. Erdogan “underlined the importance of acting with common sense,” the presidency said in a statement. “President Erdogan said that we, as Turkey, are ready to do our part for the peaceful resolution of events in Russia as soon as possible.”
Russia News LIVE: Roads Destroyed in Lipetsk to Thwart Wagner Forces
Roads are being destroyed in the Lipetsk region in an attempt to stop Wagner forces from driving into Russia’s capital Moscow, BNO News said in a report.
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Russia News LIVE: Next 24 Hours Will be Crucial for Putin
Next 24 hours will be crucial for Russian President Vladimir Putin a convoy of rebel Wagner mercenaries made their way towards capital Moscow, CNN reported. “The Russian president is facing the most serious threat to his hold on power in all the 23 years he’s run the nuclear state. And it is staggering to behold the veneer of total control he has maintained all that time – the ultimate selling point of his autocracy – crumble overnight,” the publication wrote.
Russia News LIVE: Armed Military Vehicles Pass Kremlin as Security Tightened in Moscow
A Russian army armoured vehicle was seen passing the Kremlin as a convoy of Wagner Group were reported to be heading to the Russian capital after taking military positions in Rostov-on-Don and Voronezh, reported Reuters.
Russia News LIVE: Putin's Whereabouts Unknown as Reports Claim His Plane Took Off from Moscow
Multiple reports indicate that at 2:16 PM Moscow time (12:16 PM BST), Russian President Vladimir Putin’s presidential aircraft departed from Moscow Vnukovo Airport and proceeded in a north-west direction. According to The Guardian, FlightRadar tracking data reveals that the plane reached the Tver region, approximately 180km from Moscow, where Putin possesses a residence, before vanishing from the system. The presence of Putin on the aircraft remains unverified, and Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesperson, informed the TASS news agency that the president is currently “working in the Kremlin.”
Russia News LIVE: Wagner Troops Enter Russia's Lipetsk, Move Towards Moscow
Wagner troops have entered Russia’s Lipetsk region, moving closer to Moscow, authorities were quoted as saying by BNO News.
Russia News LIVE: Wagner Fighters Deployed in Rostov-on-Don
People were spotted gathering in a street as fighters of Wagner private mercenary group are deployed near the headquarters of the Southern Military District in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, according to Reuters.
Russia News LIVE: US in Close Coordination With Allies on Situation in Russia, Says Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a tweet said, “Spoke today with G7 Foreign Ministers and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to discuss the ongoing situation in Russia. The United States will stay in close coordination with Allies and partners as the situation continues to develop.”
Russia News LIVE: EU Activates Crisis Response Center to Monitor Situation in Russia
The European Union has activated a crisis response center to monitor situation in Russia. EU diplomatic chief Josep Borrell said foreign affairs ministers of the G7 spoke Saturday to “exchange views” on the ongoing crisis in Russia but provided no details in his tweet. Berlin also confirmed German Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock “just discussed the situation” with her G7 counterparts.
Russia News LIVE: Putin Enacts Law Granting 30-Day Detention for Martial Law Violations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed law allowing people to be detained for up to 30 days for violating martial law, which has so far not been declared in Russia, according to BNO News.
Russia News LIVE: Flights from Moscow Gets Sold Out as Wagner Group Approaches Russian Capital
As the Wagner mercenary group advances, reports indicate that flights from Moscow have been fully booked. According to Der Spiegel, tickets for direct flights from Moscow to Tbilisi, Astana, and Istanbul are no longer available, reported The Guardian. Furthermore, Google Maps indicates road closures on the M4 route south of Moscow, which coincides with the path being taken by the Wagner rebels.
Russia News LIVE: Putin Assured of Support from Turkey's Erdogan
According to reports, President Vladimir Putin had a conversation with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during which Erdogan expressed support for the Russian leadership. Additionally, a statement from Belarus’ Security Council affirmed their alliance with Russia, stating that internal conflicts serve as a “gift to the collective West”.
Russia News LIVE: 'Necessary Military Measures' Implemented in Russia's Voronezh
Following an armed mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group, the governor of Russia’s Voronezh region stated that the military was implementing “necessary military measures” in the area as part of a counter-terrorist operation.
Russia News LIVE: Machine Gun Position By Russian Soldiers on Moscow Outskirts, Says Report
A machine gun position has been allegedly established by Russian soldiers on the outskirts of Moscow, reported Russian newspaper Vedomosti. According to Reuters, the gun placement was identified at the southwestern boundary of the city.
Russia News LIVE: Trenches Being Dug on Moscow Outskirts
Trenches are being dug on the outskirts of Moscow, the Kyiv Post said as videos circulating on social media showed a convoy of armed vehicles belonging to Wagner mercenaries traveling along the M4 motorway. Voronezh, along with Rostov-on-Don further south, is claimed to be one of the two cities where the Wagner mercenaries have reportedly taken control.