Kiev is pushing for a “window of opportunity” for its military in the face of “self-destructive” Russian forces

“They fight us, but they destroy themselves.” Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Khanna Maliar said on Saturday, June 24, that Russia had begun a process that would lead to its own destruction after the Wagner group entered the insurgency and now openly clashed with Moscow. “What does this mean for us? A window of opportunity”He said in a telegram that Ukraine had launched its counteroffensive and promised to continue its mission. “victory”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also sees evidence of a mutiny orchestrated by Wagner. “Russia’s Weakness”. Follow our life.

Vladimir Putin condemns “domestic treason”. “This is a stab in the back of our people and our country.”The Russian head of state, during a televised speech, told about the actions initiated by the Wagner group in Rostov. “vsThose who consciously choose the voice of betrayal will be punished very quickly.

There is no “one shot” in Rostov, says Prigozhin. In Rostov-sur-le-Don, the strategic seat of the Russian command, the paramilitary group Wagner claims to have seized control of key bases. “We entered Rostov, took the headquarters building without firing a single shot”Its head Evgueni Prigojine said. “Why is the country supporting us? Because we are marching for justice”he said in an audio message on Telegram.

A defined city in Russia. Local authorities have asked residents of Lipetsk, 420 km south of Moscow and 500 km from the Ukrainian border, not to leave their homes. Measurement is intended “To ensure public order and safety of citizens”, Refers to regional operational headquarters cited by several Russian media. The announcement comes as the governor of Voronezh, a neighboring region bordering occupied Ukraine, where Wagner’s fighters hail from, declared fighting.

A mindful international community. The G7 foreign ministers met on Saturday “Exchange their views on the situation in Russia”According to EU diplomatic chief Joseph Borrell. Earlier, Emmanuel Macron promised to follow suit “close position” In Russia.