An anti-terrorist operation has been imposed in Moscow. Putin calls Prigozhin a traitor

The actions of Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner PMC, were a betrayal and a stab in the back. This was stated by Kremlin head Vladimir Putin.

Any internal turmoil is a threat to statehood," Putin said during a televised address.

What else he said in the address:
- "I spoke to the commanders of all directions at night: the troops are fighting heroically."
- "I appeal to Russians, military and security agencies and to those who have been pushed onto the path of armed insurgency by deception and threats."
- "I call for unity, consolidation and responsibility";
- "Any discord must be discarded during the 'special operation', the fate of our people is being decided now";
- "The authorities will not let the split in Russia happen again, we will protect the people";
- "All those who deliberately took the path of betrayal will be punished inevitably"; "The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have been given proper training
- "The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have received appropriate orders

Putin also commented on the situation in Rostov, which is "complicated": "In fact, the authorities have been blocked.

We shall remind you that on June 23, founder of the Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian military leadership of shelling the PMC camp and promised a response. The Defense Ministry called Prigozhin's statement untrue and a provocation. A criminal case was opened against Prigozhin in Russia under the article on sedition (Art. 279 of the Russian Criminal Code). The FSB urged PMC fighters not to follow Prigozhin's orders and detain him.

On the morning of June 24, Prigozhin made a claim that Rostov was blocked by the Wagner PMC and "military facilities, including the airfield, are under control". The governor of the Rostov Region, Vasily Golubev, announced the cancellation of mass events in the city and urged residents not to leave their homes. Mass events have also been cancelled in the Lipetsk and Voronezh regions.

A counter-terrorist operation mode has been introduced in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Additional roadside checks have been introduced. Restrictions on the holding of public events are possible. Please, be understanding of the measures taken," said Sergei Sobyanin, the Mayor of Moscow.

In turn, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation made an official appeal to the PMC mercenaries.

You have been duped into the criminal adventure of Prigozhin and participation in an armed insurgency," reads the statement.

Members of the PMCs are asked to show discretion and get in touch with representatives of the Russian Ministry of Defense or law enforcement agencies.

Everyone is guaranteed security," it said.

Meanwhile, the border crossing Bugayevka, Voronezh region. "The Wagner PMC disarmed a company of Russian servicemen without resistance.

The BBC also quoted an FSB source as saying that all key facilities in Voronezh had been taken by the Wagner PMCs. Meanwhile, a counter-terrorist operation regime has been imposed in Voronezh Region.

What does the introduction of a counter-terrorist regime in the Voronezh region mean?

🔹 Document checks;
🔹 strengthening of public order;
🔹 vehicle inspections;
🔹 monitoring of telephone conversations and other information transmitted through telecommunications systems;
🔹 the use of vehicles belonging to organisations and individuals to transport the wounded or to pursue suspected terrorists;
🔹 Suspension of hazardous industries and organisations using explosive, radioactive, chemical and biological substances;
🔹 Suspension of communication services to legal entities and individuals or restriction of use of communication networks and facilities;
🔹 Restriction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on streets, roads, specific areas and facilities;
🔹 preventing persons carrying out counter-terrorism operations from entering residences and land owned by them to carry out counter-terrorism activities;
🔹 restricting or prohibiting the sale of weapons, ammunition, explosives.