- Russian President Vladimir Putin says an “armed mutiny” by the Wagner Group is treason, adding that “decisive action” will be taken against them.
- The authorities in Moscow and the surrounding area say they have declared a “counterterrorism” state of emergency after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed his forces were in control of military sites in Rostov.
- President Putin decries “betrayal” and “treason” following a dramatic challenge by the chief of the Wagner mercenary force
- Prigozhin called for a rebellion against the army – although he has denied attempting a coup
- Without mentioning Prigozhin by name, Putin vowed to punish those behind the armed mutiny
- He acknowledged that the situation in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, taken by Wagner, remained difficult
- Wagner says it controls the city near the Ukraine border, where residents have been told to stay indoors
- On Friday night, security in Russia was tightened, the internet was restricted and military trucks were spotted on Moscow streets
- Prigozhin accused the army of launching a deadly attack on his forces in Ukraine, where Wagner troops are fighting for Russia – Moscow denies this
