Putin threatens Wagner Group, insurgent chief warns again

On Saturday (January 24), Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an announcement, condemning the actions of the ‘rebel’ Russian paramilitary organisation – Wagner Group.

In a televised handle, he stated, “What we are facing is precisely treachery… excessive ambitions and personal interests led to treason (against) their country and people, and to the cause for which Wagner fighters and commanders fought and died side by side with our other units and divisions.”

“Those who organised a military mutiny… who took up arms against their comrades… betrayed Russia and will answer for it. This is a blow to Russia… our people. Our actions to protect the Fatherland from such a threat will be harsh,” Putin warned.

Here’s President Putin’s full speech, translated, denouncing Wagner / Prigozhin’s actions as treasonous and ordering the tip to the navy riot. pic.twitter.com/EgFtNIn6pR

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 24, 2023
Wagner Group responds to Putin’s risk

The Wagner Group, led by its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, has reportedly accused Vladimir Putin of constructing a flawed selection throughout his speech. He has additionally declared that Russia may have a brand new President quickly.

“Regarding the betrayal of the motherland, the President was deeply mistaken. We are patriots of our homeland…We do not want the country to live on in corruption, deceit and bureaucracy,” he stated in a viral video.

In a seperate audio message on Telegram, Yevgeny Prigozhin remarked, “We are all ready to die…Because we will die for the Motherland, for the Russian people who need to be liberated.” He additionally claimed that the Wagner Group has 25000 troops and a further 25000 persons are prepared to becoming a member of the non-public militia.

Looks like Prigozhin took over the Russian military headquarters in Rostov. #Prigozhin #WagnerCoup #RussianMilitary #Russia #Wagner #PrigozhinCoup #RussiaUkraineWarfare pic.twitter.com/eBl463UqaA

— Natalka (@NatalkaKyiv) June 24, 2023

As per experiences, the official Twitter deal with of the Liberal Democratic Party of the Russian Federation posted a photoshopped picture of Vladimir Putin’s chest and labelled him a ‘pus*y’

The official tweet of the Liberal Democratic Party of the Russian Federation said that “Putin is a pussy”

“The official comment of Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s artificial intelligence in connection with the latest events: “Putin is a pussy.” pic.twitter.com/O8IKF62pXl

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 24, 2023
The Background of the Controversy

The long-running inner feud between Russia’s non-public navy company- Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu over the warfare in Ukraine is now within the open.

On Saturday (June 24), Yevgeny Prigozhin vowed to topple the Russian navy management, whom he accused of launching strikes on his males. Subsequently, the Russian authorities known as for the arrest of Yevgeny Prigozhin after, in his audio message, he known as for an armed rebellion towards the nation’s navy.