Some units of the Akhmat special forces sent to Rostov-on-Don on June 24 approached the Wagner PMC forces at a distance of 500-700 meters, they were waiting for the order of the Russian Ministry of Defense and did not come. start active processes. This was said on the broadcast of the channel by the commander of “Akhmat” Apty Alaudinov. “Russia 1”.
“We settled directly on the Big Log and sent our scouts to explore all the points where the rebel troops were stationed. In principle, we were already prepared for any outcome of events,” said Alautdinov.
He emphasized that the leadership of the Ministry of Defense wants us not to engage in conflict, as there is hope that the situation will be resolved peacefully. The Akhmat commander expressed his satisfaction with the absence of conflict, but nevertheless noted that the Chechen fighters will carry out the command given to them by the commander.
On the evening of June 23, Wagner PMC head Yevgeny Prigozhin said that Russian Defense Ministry forces allegedly attacked the rear camps of his private military company, and his fighters were advancing towards Russia with a “march for justice”. . at the Ministry of Defense accusations denied.
On the morning of June 24, the forces of the PMC “Wagner” closed the administrative buildings in Rostov-on-Don and began to advance towards Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin objected, where he called the actions of the PMC president “backstabbing”. He warned Prigozhin and his subordinates about the consequences.
Chechen “Akhmat” fighters entered Rostov-on-Don on the evening of June 24.
Press service of the then President of Belarus briefed on the negotiations. Alexander Lukashenko and Prigozhin, as a result of which the parties agreed on “an acceptable solution to the situation with a guarantee of security for the company’s fighters.” PMC head ‘Wagner’ accused of rioting declarationthat he had decided to reverse his columns and send them back to field camps.