Wagner Mercenary Group Sparks Global Concern with Armed Mutiny in Russia

The growing rebellion by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia has caused worldwide concern, as countries keep a close eye on the situation. Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin announced his fighters had taken control of numerous military facilities in the Russian border city of Rostov-on-Don, airfield included.

During a televised address, President Putin promised to crush what he called an “armed mutiny” and an act of treason. Governments and political institutions around the world are monitoring the extraordinary situation, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that Russia was weak, and the US President Joe Biden being briefed on the situation.

Meanwhile, a presidential adviser in Ukraine stated that the next 48 hours would define the new status of Russia, while Estonia reassured its citizens that there is no direct threat to their country.