We must be ready for any scenario – Lithuanian President on rebellion in Russia

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has reacted to the events in Russia, where mercenaries from Wagner Group have launched an armed rebellion.

Source: Gitanas Nausėda on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "Closely following the events. The Kremlin regime reaps what it sows. All the violence directed at Ukraine has backfired," Lithuanian President noted.

Details: He said that the NATO summit in Vilnius will assess these new events.

"The complex security situation calls for additional measures. We must get ready for any scenario!," Nausėda added.

Background:

A power struggle between the leader of the Wagner Group and the official Russian leadership has been taking place in Russia since the evening of 23 June. 

Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claims that he has taken control of military facilities in Rostov-on-Don, in particular the airfield, and is heading "towards Moscow". 

UK Defence Intelligence has stated that these events are the most serious challenge for Russia as a state in recent times.

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