Russia Civil War Threat: The war has already become difficult for Russia due to the retaliatory action of Ukraine, but something has happened recently which has increased the concern Russia. The Wagner Group, which played an important role for Russia in the war against Ukraine, has now rebelled against Russia itself.
The Wagner Group, under the leadership of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, has rebelled. In such a situation, the situation in Russia has worsened. According to reports, rebel Wagner fighters are advancing towards Moscow. At the moment Prigozhin’s troops are passing through the Lipetsk area. It is believed that Wagner troops are currently about 450 km from Moscow. Given the adverse situation, mass programs have been banned in Moscow till July 1.
Ukraine newspaper claims – Putin left the country
Here, ‘The Kiev Independent’, an English-language online newspaper of Ukraine, has tweeted about the speculation about the disappearance of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speculation about Putin leaving the country after the Wagner Group’s rebellion is gaining momentum.
‘The Kiev Independent’ tweeted, “Speculation is rife about the whereabouts of Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst the armed rebellion of the Wagner Group in Russia.” Independent Russian media outlet Agentstvo said Putin’s plane took off from an airport in Moscow at around 2 p.m. local time, heading northwest.
Prigozhin’s threat
Prigozhin has recently threatened to overthrow the Russian leadership as well as take over Russia’s Defense Ministry. For this, the fighters of the Wagner Group have reached the city of Rostov-on-Don and according to the information, the situation in Rostov-on-Don is deteriorating.
Russia alert, the danger of civil war
Russia has been alerted after the rebellion of the Wagner Group. Along with the Ministry of Defense, the security of the Kremlin has also been increased. The danger of civil war has arisen in Russia. Due to this, the tension of Russian President Vladimir Putin has also increased. Although Putin has said that he will not allow civil war in Russia, what will happen next, nothing can be said from now. Wagner Group is also well aware of many plans of the Russian leadership and the army. There is no dearth of supporters in Prigozhin’s Russia. In such a situation, the situation in Russia may worsen soon.
What can Putin do to control the situation?
Putin will have to exert full force to prevent the situation from worsening due to the rebellion of the Wagner Group in Russia. Prigozhin has long been close to Putin. In such a situation, Putin can try to work things out peacefully. But since the Wagner Group has started infiltrating the city of Rostov-on-Don and reportedly blew up a military helicopter, it seems that the best way to control the situation is to talk peacefully. Time has passed.
In such a situation, Putin will have to send a large contingent of his army to stop the Wagner Group and try to control the situation.