Russia coup: Putin vows to crush Prigozhin's 'armed mutiny'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin for an “armed mutiny” by the militia.

He said that Russia is facing “state treason”.

In a televised address on Saturday (June 24), he said authorities will take “decisive action” to stabilize the situation in Rostov, a southern Russian city which Wagner says it has taken control of.

Footage shot by Reuters showed heavily armed Wagner troops and military vehicles posted in the city's streets.

A video posted by a pro-Wagner Telegram channel showed Prigozhin, seemingly relaxed, conversing with two generals at the headquarters of Russia's huge Southern Military District.

He could be seen demanding to see army chief Sergei Shoigu in Rostov - or else, he would blockade the city and head for Moscow.

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[mattwho]

Wow, who’d have thought hiring mercenaries, filling their ranks with convicts and dissidents and then arming them would be a bad idea…

[Setsuraful]

It used to be a joke, but now he really does have the second strongest army in russia.

[amandadonaghey]

Long may the dogs fight each other.
🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[jamesantill]

That's one way to motivate the troops! :D

[Travis_]

Surprised he got away with the scathing comments for so long tbh

[aviationking]

It was only a matter of time. A kingdom divided against itself will not stand. Watch them destroy each other.

[tonupharry]

Putin is hiding inside that parade T34, his last line of defence
His body double must be in full panic mode 😂

[tfhmobil]

Prigozhin only need 3 days to restore Russia.

[roospooscreate]

Well now he has nothing to lose, they have vowed to punish him which means killing him so he will now go all out. I have a feeling Ukraine soldiers will support him too but that is dangerous because they could easily be set up to be killed in Russia.

[steve-real]

Putin has left Moscow. This is the time to take Moscow. Wagner can do it. They have to move now. It’s so basic.

[velenvskaelhas]

This isn’t good, it’s just chaos following chaos; I hope we find a way out of this mess without total war

[ciaranbrk]

Well now he has no reason to stop it he is now committed.

[CetinAmsterdam]

Hotdog chef coming to deliver Putin's last🌭😁

[paladro]

he can't crush Ukraine, what makes him think he can keep his throne?

[bleo]

Prigozhin moving forewards, Russian leaders running backwards to Moscow 3day operation Russia vs Russia just started!

[arashinoakumyo]

Ahahahaha!!! So much for the ELITE mercs!!!!

[malsibobi]

Is but time putin to test it on medicine? Ha ha what gos around comes around

[hitchensghost]

Which criminal will rise to become warden of Russia? All we know so far is that the number of prisoners is going down.

[partialmartians]

Starting to think Wagner is getting funds from the west

[iknow]

He is not just being a hot head dissident. He actually has his reasons he has a long list of reasons to take it there . He knows wat he is capable of