The order comes after the Wagner paramilitary group seized the southern Russian city of Rostov, a move Putin described as treason that put the country’s survival in peril. Wagner owner Yevgeny Prigozhin moved his forces to Rostov after claiming that the Russian military killed “an enormous amount” of his troops in Friday strikes. Russia's military denied the strikes had occurred. Now members of Wagner are moving toward Moscow. The crisis represents the most serious challenge to Putin’s 23-year rule.
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🎥 Wagner troops seize military headquarters in southern Russian city. (Watch)
Fearing Russian escalation, some NATO allies favor a hazier line on Ukraine.
Keep up with WSJ's live coverage of the crisis in Russia. (Read)
🎥 Wagner troops seize military headquarters in southern Russian city. (Watch)
Fearing Russian escalation, some NATO allies favor a hazier line on Ukraine.