Chaos in Russia works to Kyiv's advantage, Ukraine officials said on Saturday, but it remains to be seen whether President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his army can capitalise on
Russia accused the head of the powerful mercenary group Wagner of mounting an armed uprising and ordered his arrest as the growing animosity between rival Kremlin camps over the war in Ukraine spilled into open conflict.
Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has vowed to take all necessary steps to topple Russia's military leadership, hours after the Kremlin accused him of "armed rebellion".
Russia-Ukraine News LIVE Update: According to local Russian media, Wagner fighters have cordoned off the military headquarters, city administration building, Russian intelligence (FSB) office and local police station
Moscow s mayor warned on Saturday that traffic could be restricted in parts of Russia s capital as part of heightened security prompted by the rebellion of mercenaries with private military company Wagner.