The last thing that liberals want to hear is that Russia is facing a coup led by the Wagner Group PMC. However, this is the reality of the situation. The infamous Wagner Group honcho, Yevgeny Prigozhin, is currently at the forefront of the coup attempt. This is happening at a time when Russia is believed to be unbeatable and Putin is considered a strategic genius. This coup attempt is proof that Putin’s leadership is out-of-touch and rapacious.
Russian Coup Update. Wagner Enters Moscow Oblast and Calls Troops Home from Africa and a New Nuclear Power is Born https://t.co/CN0wyNVvrk
— RedState (@RedState) June 24, 2023
Wagner Group PMC Enters Moscow Oblast
The Wagner Group fighters have successfully entered Moscow Oblast after bulldozing their way through government checkpoints. If they reach Moscow proper, this could be the endgame. The implications of this coup are dire, which is why this development is not only significant but also worrying. It’s unclear what will happen next, but there are many reports of Russian Army units rallying to Wagner.
BREAKING Wagner PMC columns have just entered the Moscow region.
The main journey begins.#RussiaCivilWar pic.twitter.com/V2oSM3iGkH— Ukraine Front Line (@EuromaidanPR) June 24, 2023
BREAKING:
The Wagner Group has smashed through the first road barriers on the way to Moscow pic.twitter.com/LdzVXjqy7L
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) June 24, 2023
PMC Wagner withdrawing military equipment from occupied parts of Luhansk region https://t.co/xMdZrVYrMk pic.twitter.com/E8c08MdKCa
— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) June 24, 2023
BBC cited a source close to the FSB’s central office as saying #Wagner has seized control of key gov’t buildings in Voronezh, just like #Prigozhin’s forces did in Rostov-on-Don. Reuters previously reported the same thing. https://t.co/9l50t5x1n2https://t.co/WiS54haink
— John Hardie (@JohnH105) June 24, 2023
Columns of military equipment are already on the streets of Moscow pic.twitter.com/V4RgUbGiOm
— RoINTEL (@RoINTEL) June 24, 2023
Lipetsk region, pro-government Russian forces are allegedly digging the road towards Moscow to slow down the advance of Wagner's columns. pic.twitter.com/0nJBBX1tje
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) June 24, 2023
"Wagner" is preparing to seize warehouses with nuclear weapons, "Atesh"
The advanced detachments of the PKK went to the outskirts of Borysoglibsk, Voronezh region. There is a warehouse with nuclear weapons "375 object "C", 12 management of the Russian Navy. It is likely that the… pic.twitter.com/769M0yFIO8— Feher_Junior (@Feher_Junior) June 24, 2023
Raising a mutiny in the south, far off from the capital may sound like a dumb plan. Unless this was not a plan at all. My hypothesis: it looks like a false start
23 June – Wagner mutiny
24-25 June – "Scarlet Sails" in St PetersburgBoth Putin and Medvedev were expected to come pic.twitter.com/9cmJW5nOto
— Kamil Galeev (@kamilkazani) June 24, 2023
Wagner Recalls Troops From Africa for Coup
There are reports that the Wagner Group has recalled its fighters from Africa to take part in the coup. These fighters will face unemployment and hostile people if the coup fails. However, if they’re at home, they have a plausible excuse ready for the FSB. It’s essential to remember that Wagner’s recall of their troops in Africa shows how serious and dangerous this coup is.
Russian Army Units Rally to Wagner
The coup is gaining traction as many Russian Army units are allegedly rallying to Wagner. Reports show that some units have agreed to play “not my circus, not my monkey.” The fact that these reports keep increasing is evidence that the coup is spreading, and Putin’s regime is in mortal danger.
Wagner Group Siege Government Offices in Voronezh
The Wagner Group has taken control of government offices in Voronezh according to the BBC. This is not a good sign for Putin’s regime, as the coup gains traction.
Prigozhin Poised to be a Nuclear Power
A Wagner-controlled nuclear weapon storage facility outside Voronezh is in danger of falling to Yevgeny Prigozhin’s hands. Even though this won’t give him arming codes, it’s a massive blow to Putin’s regime, and it could potentially provide Prigozhin with a seat at the table.
Conclusion
The coup could end soon or could last a while, but one thing is clear. Putin’s regime is on the verge of destruction. There’s little to no evidence that Russian elites are trying to defend him, and the security forces aren’t fighting. In that environment, Russian Army units will continue to defect to Wagner, potentially changing the game entirely. The future is unpredictable and murky, but it’s clear that Putin’s reign is in grave danger.