In a significant development, the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group claims to have taken control of "all military facilities" in Rostov-on-Don, a Russian city located in the southern part of the country. To retaliate, he is calling for an armed rebellion to oust the leader of the Russian Military. Yevgeny Prigozhin is a Russian businessman who gained notoriety as the founder of the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) that has been involved in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Libya. The Wagner Group, officially known as PMC Wagner, is known for its involvement in various conflicts and operations around the world. The group played a major role in the Russia-Ukraine war, as it was extensively involved in Russia's conquest of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Source: Dainik Jagran June 25, 2023 12:17 UTC