White House National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge made a statement regarding the crisis between Russia and Wagner.
“We are following the developments. US President Joe Biden has also been briefed on the matter,” said Hodge. used the phrases.
Spokesperson Hodge announced that they will discuss developments in Russia with allies and partners.
tension in Russia
Stating that Wagner crossed the border from Ukraine and entered Russian territory, Prigojin said, “Let the soldiers sent by the (Russian) Ministry of Defense to prevent us out of our way. We will destroy anyone who stands in our way. We will go to the end.” had made a statement.
Wagner’s founder, Prigojin, accused the Russian army of attacking Wagner and threatened to retaliate. Upon this situation, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) opened a criminal case on the charge of “armed riot”.
The FSB has called on members of the Russian security company Wagner to capture the company’s founder, Prigojin.
In a statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the allegations that Wagner attacked their camps were denied.
Security in Moscow was increased.