Vladimir Putin addressed the Russians, the military and law enforcement agencies, "Excessive ambitions and self-interests have led to treason. During the special operation, any dispute should be eliminated, now the fate of our people is being decided," Putin said in the message.
According to the Russian President, "Wagner" fighters are heroes, whose name and glory were betrayed by those who organized the riot. Any riot is a deadly danger. The Russian Armed Forces received appropriate instructions to neutralize the organizers of all this.
Putin compared the current events to 1917. recalling that riots within the army led to Russia's defeat in World War 1, territorial losses and civil war.
"Decisive actions will be taken, they will be tough.
The authorities will not allow the division in Russia to be repeated, we will protect the people," said Vladimir Putin.
