NEWSFLASH: Russia wracked by rebellion; Putin denounces “treason” in emergency speech

The Wagner Group has seized territory in Russia and is trying to remove the nation’s military leadership from power. The UK assesses that the mercenaries, now on the move, are trying to get to Moscow.

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Good morning to readers; Moscow remains in Putin’s hands. For now.

The war in Ukraine has s…