Russian president Vladimir Putin has thanked commanders and soldiers of Wagner who 'avoided bloodshed' on the streets of Moscow, formally labelling Saturday's events a 'mutiny'.
The Russian president said "the overwhelming majority" of Wagner troops remain patriots of Russia.Russian president Vladimir Putin has thanked commanders and soldiers of Wagner who "avoided bloodshed" on the streets of Moscow, formally labelling Saturday's events a "mutiny".
Speaking on State Television, Putin's addressed the rebellion by Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, noting "the organisers realised their actions were criminal". As part of the speech, the Russian president highlighted "the overwhelming majority" of the Wagner company supported Russia."By turning back they avoided further bloodshed," Putin added.
Thanking all military personnel who halted actions and "avoided bloodshed", Putin added those rebelling "wanted Russia to lose" and "our society to drown in blood".
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