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Yevgeny Prigozhin (62) not only caused a stir in Russia with the military uprising of his mercenary group Wagner. The events are also followed closely internationally.
For example, Federal Councilor Viola Amherd (61) commented on current events in Russia at the mid-party conference in Sursee. “Our people in the federal government are closely monitoring the situation.” According to Amherd, she was briefed on developments by the news service early this morning.
“Time to End Evil”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (45) found clear words on his Telegram channel. “Russia has long covered its weakness and stupidity with propaganda. Now the chaos is so great that no lies can hide it. Russia’s weakness is obvious.”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (42) also expressed himself via Twitter. “To those who say Russia is too strong to lose, look again. It’s time to put an end to evil.”
Two heads of government of the Baltic States have also spoken out. Krišjanis Karinš (58), the Prime Minister of Latvia, wrote on Twitter that his government would closely monitor events in Russia. In addition, a strict appeal is currently being made not to travel to Russia or Belarus.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (46) has also asked the population to refrain from traveling to Russia. Border security has already been strengthened, Kallas writes on Twitter. At the same time she strikes soothing notes. “I can assure you that there is no immediate threat to our country.”
Sunak calls for the protection of the civilian population
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (43) has since called for the protection of the civilian population. All those involved must take their responsibility, Sunak told the BBC on Saturday. Sunak said he would speak with other heads of state and government on Saturday about the Wagner Group uprising. “We are monitoring the situation.”
Asked whether it was good or bad news that Russian President Putin was being challenged, Sunak evaded: “It’s an evolving situation,” the prime minister said.
According to a government spokesman, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (65) is “continuously informed” about developments in Russia. A statement from the chancellor is not currently planned.
Meloni: Aggressive war leads to instability at home
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni (46) also took the floor. She sees the uprising of the Wagner group as proof that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is leading to “instability” at home.
Meloni announced a special meeting for Saturday with the responsible ministers of her government and the secret services.
Polish President Andrzej Duda (51) made similar comments on Twitter. The government is constantly monitoring developments in Russia.
Putin only receives support from Turkish President Erdogan (69). As the Kremlin writes in a press release, “the Turkish president has expressed his full support for the moves of the Russian leadership”. That is what Erdogan Putin would have assured during a telephone conversation.
No statement yet from US President Biden
For EU Council President Charles Michel (47), the uprising is “clearly an internal Russian problem”. He closely monitored the situation and made it clear that the EU’s support for Ukraine was unwavering.
US President Biden (80) has not yet commented on the mercenary uprising. But he was briefed on what happened, National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said. “We are monitoring the situation and will consult with allies and partners on this development,” Hodge said. (ceded)
Source: Blick
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