Wagner Group mercenaries seize Russia’s war HQ as warlord vows to march on Moscow in ‘coup’ against Putin
"Everything has to be done in order to put this danger to rest. It is an attempt to subvert us from inside. This is treason.
He warned there would be "big fight" where "Russians will be killing Russians" unless Prigozhin surrenders. The warlord said his forces had now crossed into Russia - and vowed he and thousands of his fighters were "ready to die". Footage from Moscow showed armoured vehicles racing along the streets - as US officials are "closely watching" events unfold.
In Voronezh, footage appeared to show Russian military choppers attacking the Wagner line as it moved towards Moscow.Yevgeny PrigozhinBut extraordinary pictures appeared to show rows of Russian soldiers appearing to surrender as Wagner seized control of the city - which is six hours by car to Moscow.
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