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Within 24 hours, the situation in Russia suddenly tightened and stabilized, and the Wagner incident, which was classified as a "rebellion" by Russian President Putin, came to a temporary end.
On the evening of the 24th, the Russian side emphasized that the current situation will be stabilized and will not affect the progress of Russia's special military action against Ukraine. Counter terrorism actions against the rebellion will also be canceled in the near future.
——What are the movements of Wagner's troops?
According to Russian media reports, personnel of the Wagner organization and all their heavy military equipment have completely left the area where the headquarters of the Southern Russian Military Region is located late on the 24th.
Rostov Governor Vasily Golubev posted on social media that Wagner's troops have withdrawn from Rostov on Don and are heading to their field camp.
Rostov on the banks of the Don River is the headquarters of the Southern Russian Military Region and the command center for special military operations against Ukraine.
On June 24th, in Rostov, Russia, Wagner organized a convoy to drive by. Xinhua News Agency/TASS News Agency
——What is the situation with Wagner's headquarters located?
The headquarters of the Wagner organization is located in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. Law enforcement officers sealed off the Wagner organization headquarters building on the 24th.
The reporter saw that the situation in St. Petersburg remained stable on that day, and the lives of the people continued as usual. On the night of the 24th, St. Petersburg held the annual large-scale event "Red Sail Festival" as scheduled to celebrate the graduation of high school students. A large-scale concert was held in the Winter Palace Square, and a red sail sailed across the Neva River against the backdrop of fireworks.
On June 24th, Russian President Putin delivered a televised speech. Xinhua News Agency/TASS News Agency
——Who is mediating?
According to reports from the Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov, multiple Russian media outlets, and the Belarusian Presidential News Agency:
On the morning of the 24th, Russian President Putin informed Belarusian President Lukashenko of the domestic situation in Russia, and the two heads of state agreed to take joint action. Lukashenko subsequently held a telephone meeting with the founder of Wagner Organization, Prigoren, and the meeting ultimately reached a consensus and formed a solution.
Prigoren accepted Lukashenko's suggestion to stop the organization's operations within Russia and take further measures to ease tensions. Putin has guaranteed that Prigoren will be able to travel to Belarus and his criminal record will be revoked.
The topic of personnel changes in the Russian Ministry of Defense was not mentioned in the relevant dialogue and contact on that day.
Lukashenko had another phone call with Putin on the evening of the 24th, reporting on the results of negotiations with Prigoren. Putin expressed support and gratitude for Lukashenko's work.
On June 24th, a military vehicle formation passed by in Rostov on the banks of the Roston River in Russia. Shen Jizhong
——Where will the Wagner organization go?
According to the Russian statement, Wagner personnel who initially refused to participate in the rebellion will be able to sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense, and Wagner personnel who participated in the 24th operation will not be prosecuted.
On June 24th, in Rostov, Russia, local residents stood next to armored vehicles. Shen Jizhong
——What is the reaction of Western countries?
According to a statement from the US side, President Biden had a phone conversation with French President Macron, German Chancellor Scholz, and British Prime Minister Sunak on the same day to discuss the domestic situation in Russia; Secretary of State Brinken spoke on the phone with the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy.
According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the French side has maintained communication with the Group of Seven and the European Union on the situation in Russia, while closely monitoring local developments.
——How does Russia warn the West?
On the 24th, the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement warning Western countries that any attempt to use the domestic situation in Russia to achieve its "anti Russian goals" is futile.