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Russia accused Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of armed mutiny on Friday after he alleged, without providing evidence, that the military leadership had killed a huge number of his fighters in an air strike. Prigozhin, who claims his forces have crossed the border into Russia from Ukraine, vowed to “go to the end” to topple the Russian military leadership, while the country’s prosecutor general said he was under investigation for “armed rebellion.” Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
05:48am: Russian M-4 motorway closed to traffic 400 km south of Moscow, says regional governor
The governor of the Lipetsk region in central Russia said on Saturday that the M-4 motorway connecting Moscow with southern regions was closed to traffic at the border with the Voronezh region, some 400 km (250 miles) south of Moscow.
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to have sent an armed convoy of his Wagner fighters on a 1,200-km (750-mile) drive towards Moscow, having said that he intended to oust the military leadership.
05:15am: Moscow mayor says ‘anti-terror’ activities under way
The mayor of Moscow said on Saturday that “anti-terror” measures were being taken in the Russian capital after the chief of mercenary group Wagner vowed to bring down the country’s military leadership.
Authorities in the regions of Rostov and Lipetsk also said security had been reinforced there.
Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said earlier his units, which spearheaded an assault in eastern Ukraine, had entered the southern region of Rostov.
“In connection with the incoming information in Moscow, anti-terrorist measures aimed at strengthening security are being taken,” Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on social media.
Lipetsk governor Igor Artamonov said he was in a meeting with members of the FSB security service.
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