Russian forces have started military drills near Ukraine simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to what Moscow deems threats from western officials about increased involvement in the conflict. Vladimir Putin ordered the drills earlier this month in a move Russian officials said was a warning to the west not...
🇺🇦 destroys two 🇷🇺 hypersonic missiles over #Kyiv launched from occupied #Crimea this morning. Missile debris caused significant damage to buildings near the Kyiv Art Institute, injuring several people including a child.
A large fire broke out at a polyester-producing plant in the city of #Shakhty in #Russia's #Rostov region that borders #Ukraine. Regional Governor Vasily #Golubev wrote on Telegram that two people were injured in the January 17 fire.
So if Russian outlets aren’t really talking about what’s happening with Prigozhin anymore, what are they talking about? (Still in relation to the coup)
Let’s look at the Telegram channel for Russia’s main “news” / propaganda network, RIA Novosti.
What’s strange is that while #Rostov was apparently evacuated almost immediately, #Voronezh still had Wagner troops in it and they were in the process of leaving as of 4 am EDT
If we listen to Russian government’s stance that Wagner are forgiven and everything is OK, I find it curious how many posts are about damage from Wagner
As of 7:22 am EDT - Russian propagandist Kashevarova stated that military personnel soldiers in #Rostov who didn’t resist Wagner were arrested and accused of treason. As you might expect, official sources have not commented on this https://t.me/meduzalive/86682
Brave Prigozhin ran away. Bravely ran away away. When danger reared it's ugly head, He bravely turned his tail and fled. Yes, all the Wagner turned about And gallantly they chickened out. Swiftly taking to their feet, They made a very brave retreat. Bravest of the braaaave, Prigozhin! 🤣 #russia#ukraine#russiancoup#Putin#wagner#rostov#RussianCivilWar#montypython#holygrail
Was able to follow the whole #rostov incident just fine only using #mastodon. A good sign on its potential for following emerging news. I did find one issue specifically with the #icecubes client: opening a hashtag and refreshing the view erroneously inserts multiple (up to 10) copies of the same toot in the timeline.
As #Wagner fighters leave the military headquarters in #Rostov-on-Don, residents of the city have been chanting "Wagner! Wagner!" in an apparent show of support for the #mercenaries.
#Putin 's press sec Peskov says mercenaries who wish to sign a Ministry of Defence contract can, and fighters who took part today's uprising will not be prosecuted.
"A senior U.S. official says it is a mystery as to why Yevgeny #Prigozhin stopped his march to #Moscow given that he was seemingly in a dominant position.
The official said he was greeted as a hero in #Rostov-on-Don. However, the senior official told ABC News that Prigozhin is in an "emotional state," and perhaps did it because he thought this would destroy Russia, or because he glimpsed his own end. It is impossible to tell whether Prigozhin thinks Russian President Vladimir #Putin will actually honor their deal which included allowing #Wagner group soldiers to be folded into the Russian military."
Russia begins tactical nuclear weapon drills near Ukraine border (www.theguardian.com)
Russian forces have started military drills near Ukraine simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons in response to what Moscow deems threats from western officials about increased involvement in the conflict. Vladimir Putin ordered the drills earlier this month in a move Russian officials said was a warning to the west not...