It is too early for an assessment, said #Pistorius. "If you did that now, you would cloud the open view of what is actually happening." When asked about #Germany 's options, the minister replied: "In this situation we have no options for action. It is a domestic political conflict in #Russia. We cannot yet say whether this will develop into a power struggle."

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According to the German Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Government is in contact with important partners about the situation in #Russia. "FM #Baerbock has just discussed the situation with the foreign ministers of the G7," said a spokesman.The G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and the US. The spokesman said that German crisis team is currently working on this Russian subject.

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The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service #SWR has declared the #Wagner #coup attempt unsuccessful. It is clear that the attempt to destabilize society and incite a fratricidal civil war has failed, the official #Russian news agency TASS quotes Sergey #Naryshkin as saying.

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The regional governor of #Voronezh, around 600 kilometers south of #Moscow, had previously reported on combat operations by the Russian army. As part of anti-terrorist measures, "the armed forces of the Russian Federation are carrying out the necessary operational and combat operations," regional governor Alexander #Gusev told Telegram.

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The Russian region of #Lipetsk, 420 kilometers south of #Moscow, called on its residents on Saturday to stay at home in view of the #Wagner mercenary #uprising. In order to "ensure order and safety for citizens of the region", all residents were called upon "not to leave their homes unless necessary and to refrain from any journeys in private vehicles," regional administration announced on Telegram.

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The head of the Russian republic of #Chechnya, Ramzan #Kadyrov, has announced that he will send his own troops to support the #Kremlin. "Fighters from the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard of the Chechen Republic have already left for the tense areas. We will do everything to preserve the unity of #Russia and protect its statehood," Kadyrov said on Telegram.

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Russian FM spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova told the Telegram network that #Russia has one commander-in-chief, not two or three. "One. And he called for everyone to unite."

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In the face of an armed uprising by mercenary leader #Prigozhin, Russian politicians have publicly pledged their loyalty to President #Putin. Russian State Duma Chairman #Volodin said MPs backed Putin. For #Wagner mercenaries there was only one correct decision: to stand on the side of the people and the law and to follow the orders of the supreme commander.

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According to his own words, Chechen ruler Ramzan #Kadyrov is ready to help with his troops to put down the "mutiny" of the #Wagner fighters. #Putin ally Kadyrov called the actions of the mercenary leader Yevgeny #Prigozhin a "dagger in the back" and warned the Russian soldiers not to allow themselves to be provoked.

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Anti-Kremlin tycoon Mikhail #Khodorkovsky has urged Russians to support #Prigozhin who has vowed to bring down Moscow's military leadership.

Khodorkovsky said: "We need to help now, and then, if necessary, we will fight this one, too. It is important to back "even the devil" if he decides to take on the #Kremlin."

"And yes, this is just the beginning," he said.

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Moscow's mayor has announced anti-terrorist measures are being taken to reinforce security in the capital city.

On Telegram Sergey #Sobyanin wrote: "In connection with incoming information, anti-terrorist measures are being taken in #Moscow aimed at strengthening security measures.

"Additional control on the roads has been introduced.

"It is possible to limit the holding of public events. Please consider the measures taken with understanding."

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If #Wagner forces can actually threaten Putin's control of the country, #Russia may have to "reorient its military strength toward self-preservation and away from its efforts to stop the #Ukrainian counter-offensive", he tells.

"Even if this attempted coup fails, it emphatically makes the point that those closest to this war know it was a terrible mistake."

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Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and CIA officer Mick Mulroy told the BBC Wagner boss Prigozhin was now presenting a serious challenge to President Putin.

"It says a lot that Russia had to rely on mercenaries to try and salvage its strategically disastrous invasion of Ukraine. It says even more that Prigozhin is now acknowledging that it was, in fact, unprovoked and that Russian people were lied to from the beginning," he says.

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“Following the meeting of the operational headquarters, a decision was made to strengthen security measures in the region. Particular attention will be paid to critical infrastructure facilities. In addition, residents of the region are now advised to stop traveling to the south, in particular, to the #Voronezh region. [...] But I ask everyone to remain calm and trust information only from official sources,” Governor #Artamonov wrote.

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Residents in #Rostov region, #Russia, have been urged not to leave their homes unnecessarily. The governor of the region, Vasily #Golubev, called on citizens via Telegram to remain calm. Authorities would do whatever is necessary to ensure the safety of residents in the area.

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According to a media report, #Russian President Vladimir #Putin is kept informed about the security situation around the clock. The defense and interior ministries, as well as the domestic intelligence agency #FSB, have continuously provided information on security measures to prevent a possible armed mutiny by Russian military contractor Yevgeny #Prigozhin, #Tass news agency reports.

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According to #Wagner boss Yevgeny #Prigoshin, fighters from the Russian mercenary group Wagner shot down a Russian #army #helicopter. "A helicopter has just opened fire on a civilian column, it was shot down by the Wagner units," said Prigozhin in an audio message published on Saturday night. According to Prigozhin, Wagner mercenaries had previously invaded #Russian territory from the #Ukraine.

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Google News blocked in #Russia, #NetBlocks says

Metrics show that the #GoogleNews website is currently unavailable in Russia, according to internet usage tracker NetBlocks.

The UK-based monitoring organisation posted data
showing a drop in users since the tensions with the Wagner Group began.

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