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News Roundup on Evgeny Prigozhin (Part 2): After Prigozhin's statement, a criminal case was opened for incitement to rebellion
[Regnum] Representatives of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said that the allegations spread on behalf of the founder of PMC "Wagner" Yevgeny Prigozhin , have no basis.  In connection with the dissemination of Prigozhin's statements, the FSB of Russia opened a criminal case on the fact of calling for an armed rebellion.“We demand to immediately stop illegal actions,” the National Anti-Terrorism Committee called. As reported by IA Regnum, Russian President Vladimir Putin is aware of the ongoing events around the founder of the private military company Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin, said on June 23 the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the messages spread on social networks on behalf of the founder of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin about an alleged attack by the Russian Armed Forces on PMC camps are an informational provocation. More from regnum.ru Prigozhin's actions will be given a legal assessment in the framework of a criminal case On June 23, the Investigation Department of the FSB of Russia legally and reasonably initiated a criminal case against the founder of PMC Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin under Article 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on the fact of organizing an armed rebellion. The press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation announced the start of production. It is noted that the actions of Prigozhin will be given a proper legal assessment. Such a crime is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 12 to 20 years. As IA Regnum reported , representatives of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee stated that the allegations spread on behalf of Prigozhin have no basis. Yet more from regnum.ru Defense Ministry denies reports of attacks on PMC camps The reports spread in social networks on behalf of the founder of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin about an alleged attack by the Russian Armed Forces on PMC camps are an informational provocation, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on June 23. “All the messages and video frames distributed on social networks on behalf of E. Prigozhin about the alleged “strike by the RF Ministry of Defense on the rear camps of Wagner PMCs do not correspond to reality and are an informational provocation,” the ministry’s official Telegram channel said . The Russian Armed Forces are currently continuing to carry out combat missions on the line of contact with the armed forces of Ukraine in the area of the military special operation, the Defense Ministry added. Yet again, more from regnum.ru FSB urged not to follow Prigozhin's criminal orders The Center for Public Relations of the Federal Security Service (TsOS FSB) explained that all the information disseminated in social networks on behalf of the founder of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin about rocket and bomb attacks allegedly inflicted by the Ministry of Defense on the rear units of his private company is untrue and is an informational provocation. The agency emphasized that the Russian armed forces continue to carry out combat missions in the area of the special operation. “The statements and actions of Prigozhin are in fact calls for the start of an armed civil conflict on the territory of Russia and are a “stab in the back” of Russian servicemen fighting pro-fascist Ukrainian forces ,” the FSB added. It is noted that a criminal case has already been opened on the fact of calling for an armed rebellion in connection with the seriousness of Prigozhin's statements and the threat of an escalation of confrontation in Russia. “We urge you not to make irreparable mistakes, to stop any use of force against the Russian people, not to carry out Prigozhin’s criminal and treacherous orders, and to take measures to detain him,” the FSB said. As IA Regnum reported , on June 23, the Investigation Department of the FSB of Russia, on legal grounds, reasonably initiated a criminal case against Prigozhin under Article 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on the fact of organizing an armed rebellion. The press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation announced the start of production. He faces a prison term of 12 to 20 years. Still again, more from regnum.ru General of the Army Surovikin addressed the fighters of PMC "Wagner" Army General Sergei Surovikin wrote down an appeal to the fighters of the Wagner PMC. The general, addressing the Wagnerites, said that "we are of the same blood, we are warriors, we fought together." “I urge you to stop. The enemy is just waiting for our internal political situation to worsen. You can’t play into the hands of the enemy,” said Surovikin. The general urged that, before it's too late, it is necessary and necessary to obey the will and order of the popularly elected president, to solve all problems peacefully. As IA Regnum reported, the Center for Public Relations of the Federal Security Service (TsOS FSB) explained that all information disseminated in social networks on behalf of Prigozhin about rocket and bomb attacks allegedly inflicted by the Ministry of Defense on the rear units of his private company is untrue and is an informational provocation. The security forces urged not to make irreparable mistakes, to stop any actions against the Russian people, not to carry out the criminal and treacherous orders of Prigozhin, and to take measures to detain him. More, again from regnum.ru Peskov: Putin is aware of events with Prigozhin and PMC Wagner Russian President Vladimir Putin is aware of the ongoing events around the founder of the private military company Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin , said on June 23 the press secretary of the head of state Dmitry Peskov. “President Putin has been informed of all the events around Prigozhin. Necessary measures are being taken,” he said. Earlier, IA Regnum reported that on June 23, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation denied reports of strikes on the rear camps of the PMC "Wagner" , which are distributed in social networks on behalf of the founder of the group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, about the alleged strike of the Russian Armed Forces on the camps of PMCs. The messages are an informational provocation, the Defense Ministry noted. The Russian Armed Forces currently continue to carry out combat missions on the line of contact with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the zone of the special military special operation, the Defense Ministry added. Yet again, even more from regnum.ru Media: the United States is closely monitoring the situation in Russia in connection with Prigozhin Washington is closely monitoring the development of the situation in Russia after the statements of the founder of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin . This is reported by CNN, citing officials at the White House. The channel quoted administration officials as calling Prigozhin's statements "more than his usual rhetoric." As IA Regnum reported , the Center for Public Relations of the Federal Security Service (TsOS FSB) explained that all the information disseminated by Prigozhin about the missile and bomb attacks allegedly inflicted by the Ministry of Defense on the rear units of his private company is untrue and is an informational provocation. Representatives of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said that the allegations spread on behalf of Prigozhin have no basis. More via Rantburg Regular NoMoreBS NBC News: Russian mercenary chief vows retaliation after he says Russia killed 2,000 fighters, Kremlin alleges 'armed mutiny' More from Kavkaz Uzel Rostov security forces put on alert amid conflict between Prigozhin and the Ministry of Defense In Rostov-on-Don, the Fortress plan has been announced, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Russian Guard have been put on alert, local media write, citing sources. In the city center, near the building of the Southern Military District, military equipment and vehicles of the National Guard were seen. The day before, Yevgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian Ministry of Defense of shelling the rear positions of the Wagner PMC and said that he would go investigate. A criminal case was initiated against him on charges of organizing a rebellion. On the night of June 24-24, in Rostov-on-Don, the police announced the "Fortress" plan, there is an order to put the entire staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Russian Guard on alert and strengthen posts on the border with the LPR and DPR, writes 161.ru, citing a source in law enforcement agencies. At the same time, the source clarified that "there is no kipish, just the train was raised and called." There is no official comment from the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Rostov Region on this issue. The Brief Telegram channel publishes photos and videos from the center of Rostov-on-Don showing one armored personnel carrier standing near the Astor Gallery, armored vehicles of the National Guard and a passing police car with flashing lights on. According to the telegram channel "Privet Rostov", the equipment was pulled up near the headquarters of the Southern Military District on Budyonnovsky Prospekt. The avenue itself is blocked for traffic on the segment from Gorky Street to Pushkinskaya Street in both directions. The channel also reports that traffic is paralyzed in the city center on Voroshilovsky Prospekt. The telegram channel "Baza" reports today that helicopters have been lifted into the sky in the Rostov region. According to the Russian service of the BBC, checkpoints have been set up on the Don highway, the equipment is in readiness mode, there has not yet been an order to move it out. In Molkino, where the PMC Wagner base is located, full collection and combat readiness has been declared, the OMON of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Krasnodar Territory has been alerted, the human rights organization Gulag.net reports, citing its own source. The day before, on the evening of June 23, in the telegram channels associated with the founder of PMC "Wagner" Yevgeny Prigozhin, his statement was circulated in which he accused the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation of shelling PMC positions in the Donbass. Prigozhin said that he wanted to sort out the situation, for which he would go to "deal with it" together with the Wagner fighters, without specifying where. However, he offered to join. He later added that "this is not a military coup, but a march of justice." "Our actions do not interfere with the troops in any way," he said in an audio message on the Prigozhin Press Service telegram channel. He then added that most of the military support him. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation called "information provocation" "messages and video footage disseminated on social networks on behalf of Yevgeny Prigozhin about allegedly "delivering a strike by the Russian Defense Ministry on the rear camps of PMC" Wagner." According to the department, they are not true. The National Anti-Terrorism Committee reacted next, which also said that, "The allegations spread on behalf of Yevgeny Prigozhin have no basis." Also, according to the NAC, the FSB of Russia opened a criminal case on the fact of calling for an armed rebellion. At the same time, it is not specified which article of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is in question. Today, June 24, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation confirmed that a criminal case was initiated against Yevgeny Prigozhin under Article 279 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. "His actions will be given a proper legal assessment. This crime is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 12 to 20 years," the agency writes on its Telegram channel. Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that Putin was informed "of all the events around Prigozhin" and added that "the necessary measures are being taken," Interfax writes. General Sergei Surovikin addressed the fighters of PMC "Wagner". He urged them to stop. "Before it's too late, it is necessary and necessary to obey the will and order of the popularly elected president. Stop the columns, return them to their permanent deployment points. Solve all problems only peacefully under the leadership of the supreme commander," he said. Surovikin's appeal was posted on Telegram by war correspondent Andrei Rudenko. On May 4, Wagner PMC founder Yevgeny Prigozhin released a video message to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov. In a video recorded against the backdrop of the bodies of the dead, Prigozhin, with abundant use of profanity, announced a lack of ammunition and demanded their immediate supply. On May 6, Prigozhin asked Shoigu to issue an order to transfer the Wagner combat positions in Artemovsk under the control of the Akhmat battalion. On the same day, Kadyrov asked to transfer Chechen fighters to these positions. May 25 Ramzan Kadyrov reported that "more than seven thousand fighters from Chechnya" were in the zone of the military operation, and on May 31 he said that Chechen units were redeployed to the DPR to participate in the assault on settlements. On the same day, Yevgeny Prigozhin stated that he did not know about the plans for the location of the Chechen units. State Duma deputy from Chechnya Adam Delimkhanov recorded today a video message to Prigozhin, in which he invited him to name the date and place for the meeting, at which Delimkhanov will personally give him answers regarding the activities of the Akhmat divisions. Posted by: badanov 2023-06-24 |
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