Marina Litvinenko, whose husband Alexander Litvinenko, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was assassinated in 2006, has asserted that the attempted rebellion exposes Putin’s vulnerabilities. In an interview on the TDTOP’s Laura Kuenssberg show, she suggests that Putin’s “brutal” image is merely a facade to intimidate people, indicating that he does not possess true control.
Litvinenko believes that the uprising sends a significant message about the extent of President Putin’s power, emphasizing that he is not the all-powerful figure he appears to be. She also cautions against praising Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, stating that he is not a hero but a criminal who has been involved in various harmful activities in Ukraine.
Regarding the movement of Wagner units through the Voronezh region of Russia, local governor Alexander Gusev confirms that it is nearing completion without any notable incidents. Wagner claimed to have seized control of military facilities in Voronezh and Rostov-on-Don, but later, its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin agreed to halt the rebellion. Gusev announces on social media that all previously imposed restrictions, including those on highways, will be lifted once the situation is resolved. However, it is not specified whether the Wagner fighters are fully withdrawing from the region, which is located approximately 450km (280 miles) south of Moscow.
Late on Saturday, Wagner fighters and group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin were observed departing from Rostov. The map below illustrates the locations of both Rostov and Voronezh.