PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak is keeping a “close eye” on the armed rebellion taking shape in Russia as he urges all parties to “protect civilians”.
Britain has warned of mass unrest across Russia after Wagner group mercenaries seized a Russian military HQ amid fears of a coup.
Vladimir Putin is facing the “most significant challenge” to his iron-fist rule since he took power in the Kremlin more than two decades ago as he vows to crush the armed “mutiny”.
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to “punish” Russia after he blamed Putin for a missile attack on a Wagner training camp in Bakhmut, Ukraine, which killed dozens.
Early on Saturday, he announced he had taken control of the Russian army HQ in Rostov – as he vowed to march toward Moscow and rally his troops.
It’s understood Wagner fighters have also seized control of military facilities in the city of Voronezh – around 310 miles south of Moscow.
Rishi Sunak is understood to have called an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the unfolding situation in Russia.
He said he will be speaking to allies about the armed rebellion and he urged all parties involved to protect civilian lives.
The Prime Minister told the BBC: “We’re keeping a close eye on the situation as it’s evolving on the ground as we speak.
“We’re in touch with our allies and, in fact, I’ll be speaking to some of them later today.
