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Matt Watts

Vladimir Putin calls rebellion by Wagner mercenary leader ‘treason’ and a ‘deadly threat to our statehood’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called an armed rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group chief a "betrayal", and has promised to "defend the people" and Russia.

Mr Putin addressed the nation on Saturday morning after mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and his troops reached the key Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.

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