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.

Tim Mak, Christopher Allbritton, William Glover Weiss, and Ross Pelekh

Jun 24, 2023

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

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Christopher Allbritton

Journalist and strategist writing at the intersection of AI, media, and resistance. This is the briefing room, the war room, and the writer’s room. Welcome to the edge of what's next.

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Ross Pelekh

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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.

This post is for paid subscribers