Ryuu96 on 24 June 2023
I think the catalyst for this was the move by the MoD to force all PMCs to sign contracts with them, which likely had Putin's support. There might be a short-term compromise or truce, but I don't think things can go back to normal after this. https://t.co/l64Xw5cC4Y
— Rob Lee (@RALee85) June 24, 2023
Putin basically showed that ~10,000 soldiers (more like ~5,000 since that was the number marching on Moscow) can make him surrender to your demands. It'll take a miracle to recover his strong man image after this.
Last time a failed coup happened in Russia in 1991, it accelerated the USSR dissolving 4 months later.
NEW: 12 Russian air force pilots were killed today furing fighting with Wagner forces - Fighterbomber
— Faytuks News Δ (@Faytuks) June 24, 2023
12 less Russian pilots to bomb Ukraine, thanks Wagner.
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