Russia on Saturday declared an 'anti-terrorist operation regime' in Moscow and the Moscow region, after the chief of the Wagner mercenary group vowed to overthrow Russia's military leadership and claimed control of a key military headquarters in the south, reported AFP.
The defence ministry in a statement addressed to Wagner Group mercenary fighters said that they had been 'deceived and dragged into a criminal adventure' by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.
In a statement posted on Telegram, the ministry urged Wagner fighters to contact its representatives and those of law enforcement services and promised to guarantee their security.