“I appeal to the citizens of Russia, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, to the fighters and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repelling the enemy’s attacks and doing so heroically. I know that. Today I spoke again to the commanders of all lines. I also appeal to those who, through deception or threats, were drawn into this criminal adventure and pushed down the path of the grave crime of armed insurrection,” Putin said in his address.
Check out key statements made by Putin during Saturday’s address:
Yevgeny Prigozhin’s coup attempt is a “betrayal” of Russia and Wagner heroes;
Putin says he spoke to the military commanders on all directions at night, the Army was fighting valiantly;
The Armed Forces and other state bodies have received the necessary orders, additional anti-terrorist measures are now being taken in Moscow, the Moscow Region and a number of other regions;
Any strife should be put aside during the special military operation when the fate of the people of Russia is being decided upon;
Excessive ambition and personal interests have led to betrayal, betrayal of Russia and the cause for which the fighters and commanders of the Wagner Group fought and died side by side with other units and detachments;
All those responsible for the attempted mutiny will suffer inevitable punishment and answer to the law and the people.
Wagner Chief’s Coup Attempt
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