World news: Armed rebellion led by Wagner mercenary group marks 'most significant challenge to Russian state' in recent times
An armed rebellion spearheaded by the Wagner mercenary group marks 'the most significant challenge to the Russian state' in recent times, according to UK defence officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the actions of the private military company a 'betrayal' after its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin vowed to topple Moscow's military leadership.
"This represents the most significant challenge to the Russian state in recent times." Wagner troops have played a key role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, succeeding in taking Bakhmut, the city that has seen the bloodiest and longest battles. Tory former Cabinet minister Simon Clarke tweeted: "Incredibly serious, and a day when we should remember with thanks our exceptional intelligence and military community who will be monitoring this closely."
"The armed forces and other government agencies have received the necessary orders." He called Prigozhin's actions, without referring to the owner of the Wagner private military company by name 'a treason'.
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