The Russian regional governor says that the fighters of the Wagner group are advancing towards Moscow

The advance of Wagner’s men towards Moscow was confirmed. Local authorities announced on Saturday June 24 that fighters from a paramilitary group now in rebellion against the Kremlin and military command had entered the area 400 km south of the Russian capital. Wagner’s Elements “Moving to the Border of the Lipetsk Region”Regional Governor Igor Ardamonov said. “Situation under control”However, he promised. Clashes were announced earlier by Russian authorities in the Voronezh regionAbout 600 km south of the Ukrainian border and Moscow. Follow our life.

A defined city in Russia. Local authorities have asked residents of the city of Lipetsk, about 500km from the Ukrainian border, not to leave their homes. Measurement is intended “To ensure public order and safety of citizens”, Refers to regional operational headquarters cited by several Russian media.

Vladimir Putin condemns “domestic treason”. “This is a stab in the back of our people and our country.”The Russian head of state, during a televised speech, told about the actions initiated by the Wagner group in Rostov. “vsThose who consciously choose the voice of betrayal will be punished very quickly.

There is no “one shot” in Rostov, says Prigozhin. In Rostov-sur-le-Don, the strategic seat of the Russian command, the paramilitary group Wagner claims to have seized control of key bases. “We entered Rostov, took the headquarters building without firing a single shot”Its president Evguéni Prigojine said. “Why is the country supporting us? Because we are marching for justice”he said in an audio message on Telegram.

“They fight us, but they destroy themselves,” Kyiv quips. Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, Khanna Maliar, said Russia had begun a process that would lead to its own destruction. “What does this mean for us? A window of opportunity”He wrote in a telegram, assuring that Ukraine continues its mission “victory”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also sees evidence of a mutiny orchestrated by Wagner. “Russia’s Weakness”.

A mindful international community. The G7 foreign ministers met on Saturday “Exchange their views on the situation in Russia”According to EU diplomatic chief Joseph Borrell. Earlier, Emmanuel Macron promised to follow suit “close position” In Russia.