The Mutiny, Day 2

When I published my last update on the Wagner mutiny in Russia, it was 8 am in Moscow. Prigozhin took control of Rostov-on-Don and Wagner troops have been seen moving further in the direction of Moscow. His actions were called criminal and treasonous by the FSB, but there was no word from the president.

The president did speak up at about 10 am. He didn’t mention Prigozhin by name — same as he never mentions Navalny — but he was pretty clear in his assessment of Prigozhin’s actions: it’s treason. He also, as is his wont, talked about history.

Wagner forces in Rostov. Writing on the helmet: “4:20. You can’t kill those who’ve been killed.”

Putin, at 10 am:

Russia today is engaged in a harsh stuggle for its future. It resists aggression from neo-Nazis and their masters. Effectively, the entire military, economic, and informational machine of the West is directed against us. We are fighting for the lives and security of our people. For our sovereignty and independence. For the right to be and…