Comment: As a Missileer in the late 1960's we would not have expected this to unfold. Question now after this rebellion is who Controls Russia and especially the nuclear weapons? Restated: Will Putin remain in control? What will happen with Ukraine? How will NATO and EU handle this dynamic situation?
Rapidly changing situation:
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https://www.dw.com/en/live-updates-belarus-and-prigozhin-say-deal-reached-to-halt-wagner-advance-in-russia/a-66018647
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Belarus says Wagner chief agrees to halt troop movement toward Moscow
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Prigozhin offered move to Belarus; Wagner troops to face no punishment over rebellion
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The deal follows a rapid Wagner advance from southern Russia toward the capital
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Earlier, President Vladimir Putin vowed to punish those involved in "armed mutiny"
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Zelenskyy speaks of Russia "chaos," says Putin is "hiding somewhere"
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__________Task and Purpose Update on Situation____________
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/wagner-group-russia-prigozhin-halt/
_____________Original Postings of Start Up _________________________________
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/wagner-group-rebellion-russia-rostov/
Wagner Group stages “armed rebellion” against Russia; Putin calls action a “betrayal” [Updated]
Fighters with the private military contractor allegedly entered Russia's 11th largest city.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-66006142
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New Summary
- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, is to leave Russia for Belarus after calling off his troops' rebellion
- The mutiny was a huge challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose image of authority is now weakened, experts say
- Putin had decried Prigozhin's actions as "treason" in a national TV address on Saturday
- Prigozhin and his troops will not be prosecuted despite being accused of armed mutiny, the Kremlin says
- The situation de-escalated just as Wagner troops were heading towards the capital, Moscow
- Wagner fighters were later filmed leaving the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, a major Russian military post that they had taken control of
- The deal to end the rebellion came from negotiations between Prigozhin and Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko
Old Summary
- The chief of the Wagner mercenary force has called for a rebellion against the Russian army - although he has denied attempting a coup
- Wagner says it has taken the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don near the Ukraine border - residents have been told to stay indoors
- BBC News Russian sources also say Wagner mercenaries have seized military facilities in Voronezh, which is halfway between Rostov and Moscow
- And as mercenaries move towards Moscow, the mayor of the capital city has told residents to avoid travelling
- All mass outdoor events have been cancelled in the Moscow area until 1 July
- President Putin decries "betrayal" and "treason" in a TV speech, promising to punish rebels
- On Friday night, security in Russia was tightened, the internet was restricted and military trucks were spotted on Moscow streets
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This is a very detailed analysis with maps and insights Headline has now Changed and whole situation has updated to current situation
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https://www.dw.com/en/live-updates-moscow-mayor-tells-people-to-stay-home-as-wagner-forces-move-north/a-66018647
Old Headline: LIVE — Moscow mayor tells people to stay home; Wagner nears