As in the worst moments of recent Russian history, battleships returned to the streets From the heart of Moscow. Although you can lead a normal life, you can breathe. tension in the environment. In Rostov-on-Don, a southern city controlled by Wagner’s mercenaries, the situation is even worse and extraordinary, much more tense, and last night thousands of people left this southern Russian capital.
in a reminiscent context 1991 coup inside The last days of the USSR, nerves are fading in the Russian capital. Jokes with images of ballet on the nets Swan LakeShown on state television as the harsh Communist Party coup took place in Moscow. All ordinary Russians contacted by EL PERIÓDICO DE CATALUNYA from the Prensa Ibérica group prefer not to use their real names. Lyubov, a Muscovite, writes on his social networks that he hopes the Russians will “wake up” at some point. good news for change”. When asked about his feelings, he states that this Saturday is this Saturday. won’t leave home For attention.
In full attack with Ukraine “This is not the time for something like this” Vyacheslav believes. Although he doesn’t have a very positive view of Shoigu, “everything will calm down” Despite everything. Another resident of the capital believes that this conflict may have consequences beyond bullets and arrests. He knows the center will be full of police and is afraid of the government “take advantage of the situation to never lift restrictions“anti-terrorism protocol, something you see”more dangerous” Even from the Wagner group’s own rebellion. Roskomnadzor, the federal service currently responsible for the control of telecommunications, ICT and the media, this Saturday internet outages in areas affected by counter-terrorism operations Moscow.
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Wagner claimed he had control. Rostov-on-Don military facilities, one of the most important cities in the south of Russia, including an airport. This city has historically been closely associated with the famous Cossacks. Wagner’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said this Saturday “thousands of men who want to die”. While you can see it in videos circulating on social networks, local authorities have advised civilians not to leave their homes at this time. hundreds of people in the streets. Some even openly showed their support for the mercenaries. give them water and foodwhile others clearly scoldeddenouncing the chaos they cause.
all through friday night thousands of civilians Fearing what might happen in this direct conflict between the Wagner armed group and the Russian regular forces, they chose to leave their homes. However, Dmitri, a local resident, explains: “with now everything is calm, although there are people who panic at night and flee the city. He has no plans to leave town and believes he will be soon”will be resolved”. The situation in his area of residence is calm.