Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said Russia is "fighting for survival" and that there are attempts to "organise a rebellion" in the country.
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Putin said Russia is fighting for survival and that there are attempts to organise a rebellion
Putin failed to respond promptly to the Wagner Group's June 24 rebellion, leaving local Russian officials to make decisions concerning the group's drive on Moscow
Putin chose not to issue orders for most of June 24 despite warnings from Russian security services about a potential rebellion at least two or three days beforehand
Putin's failure to act quickly suggests he is uncertain about his ability to rally the Russian elite
Putin was paralyzed and unable to act decisively on the morning of the Wagner rebellion and no orders were issued at the Kremlin for most of the day
Putin was warned about a possible Wagner coup attempt days before it happened on June 24
Dmytro Peskov assures that Vladimir Putin is currently in the Kremlin and works there.
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