Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu visited Russian troops involved in the military operation in Ukraine, the RIA news agency reported Monday, his first public appearance since the weekend mutiny by the Wagner paramilitary group. RIA’s report, which cited Russia’s defense ministry, made it clear Shoigu remained in charge but provided no details on when and where he met the troops and commanders of the Western military district. READ: Explainer: Who is Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin? RELATED STORIESRussia’s mercenary revolt: how it evolvedRussia seeks calm after aborted mutiny, West sees cracks in Putin’s powerYour subscription could not be saved. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 26, 2023 07:35 UTC