Security measures were tightened in several regions of Russia in response to an armed rebellion led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of a mercenary group. The southern city of Rostov-on-Don, where Prigozhin’s Wagner group appeared to have control of military headquarters, saw increased security, as did the areas between Rostov-on-Don and Moscow. The governor of the Lipetsk region urged residents to stay at home and avoid travel, assuring them that the situation was under control. In the neighboring Tambov region, mass events, including high school graduation parties, were canceled.
As part of the increased security measures, traffic on the Moscow River was suspended, and police officers in bulletproof vests were stationed near major highways. Prigozhin claimed that his troops entered Rostov-on-Don peacefully, without causing any harm. However, his claims could not be independently verified. A few hours after his statement, an explosion was heard near the military headquarters allegedly controlled by the Wagner group, but the details of the explosion remain unclear.
World leaders, including the foreign ministers of the G7 countries, have been discussing the situation in Russia and urging their citizens to follow travel advisories and safety instructions. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been briefed on the events and stated that his government is closely monitoring the situation. The US State Department has also reiterated its support for Ukraine and committed to closely coordinating with allies and partners.
Other countries, such as Estonia and Turkey, have tightened border security and offered their support in resolving the crisis. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that Russia’s actions revealed its weakness and warned that the longer Russian troops remained in Ukraine, the more problems they would face.
The rebellion led by Prigozhin represents a significant challenge to the Russian state, according to the UK’s defense ministry. The ministry’s intelligence update suggests that Wagner has occupied key security sites in Rostov-on-Don and is moving towards Moscow.
Overall, the situation in Russia remains chaotic, with world leaders closely monitoring the developments and offering support to Ukraine and Russian citizens.
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