Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Peskov says Putin will make a number of important announcements tonight.

What is he going to say?

— Dmitri (@wartranslated) June 26, 2023

JUST IN: NSC spox John Kirby says U.S. has not seen any change in Russia's military chain of command following the Wagner Group's rebellion.

— Alex Ward (@alexbward) June 26, 2023

Makes sense really, he'd look like a massive fucking coward if he removed his most loyal follower (Shoigu) because a band of thugs threatened him, says to anyone that loyalty means nothing to Putin and he'll cower and stab you in the back against any sort of threat to his position so why be loyal to Putin at all.

More: Unclear "where the bulk of the Wagner forces are," says Kirby. Says can't confirm some reports of their whereabouts, including heading back to Ukraine.

Also unsure where Prigozhin is.

— Alex Ward (@alexbward) June 26, 2023