460 km separate Wagner from Moscow..and Prigozhin “we got close”
Unexpected developments Russian arena During the past hours, after the announcement of the leader of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the military rebellion against the Russian army.
After his forces entered and took control of the city of Rostov, bordering Ukraine, in the south of Russia, announcing control over the military headquarters there, including the airport, they advanced towards the Lipetsk region adjacent to the capital, in the west of the country. And thus became 460 kilometers from Moscow.
Map showing the distance between Moscow and Lipetsk (Google Maps)
As you continue advancing to the road leading to the Russian capital, the stronghold of the master of the Kremlin, Vladimir PutinAccording to what was reported today, Saturday, by the Ribar military website.
Wagner’s commander announced that his forces were on the outskirts of the capital, despite the skepticism of many military analysts.
Advance in the city
For his part, the governor of the Lipetsk region confirmed that the forces Prigozhin You advance around the city, and move around the county lands.
He also advised residents not to leave their homes and avoid using public transportation, stressing at the same time that all necessary measures had been taken to ensure the safety of citizens.
Dangerous escalation
This rebellion constitutes a dangerous escalation for Russia, which is still fighting at the same time on Ukrainian soil.
He also threatens a civil war, if the confrontation is prolonged, although many observers rule out any defections in the ranks of the army, especially since Putin’s popularity is still balanced in the country.
In several videos, the Wagner commander called on the army to disobey and rebel against the military leaders. He also promised the Russian people a new president soon.
Wagner’s leader challenges Putin: Russia will have a new president
Putin promised
Putin pledged to pursue the rebels and punish them severely.
However, the former ally of the Russian president undoubtedly put him in a “dangerous corner”, especially if the clashes with Wagner were prolonged, especially since retreat is not an option at all for the master of the Kremlin.
Also, Wagner’s military extension is transient to Russia and Ukraine, as members of that group are present in several African regions and countries, where they managed behind the scenes some of the interests of the Russian state, and this is what he realizes. Prigozhin whose movements are unpredictable, well.
Despite all this, most observers and analysts do not doubt the ability of the Russian army to suppress this uncalculated “rebellion”.
