To prevent potential terrorist acts in Moscow and the surrounding region, authorities announced the introduction of a counter-terrorism operation regime. This step was communicated by the National Anti-Terrorism Committee in Russia, and reporters described the move as a proactive measure to safeguard residents and critical infrastructure. The regime aims to strengthen security, coordinate interagency responses, and deter planned violence across the city and its outskirts. [NAC, as cited by DEA News].
In a formal statement, the NAC explained that the anti-terrorist operation regime has been put in place to avert possible terrorist activities within Moscow and the Moscow region. Local security forces, along with federal agencies, are now operating under enhanced procedures designed to identify threats, rapid-respond to incidents, and protect civilian life. [NAC, as cited by DEA News].
On June 23, during remarks at the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner private military company, challenged the dissemination of certain reports. He asserted that messages and videos alleging a direct attack by the Russian Defense Ministry on Wagner rear camps were not accurate and should be viewed as informational provocations. The statements appeared amid a broader national discussion about security, misinformation, and the balance of power among armed actors. [NAC, as cited by DEA News].
Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, speaking on behalf of President Vladimir Putin, acknowledged the situation surrounding Prigozhin and noted the government’s commitment to lawful processes and public order. His remarks emphasized the complexity of maintaining stability in a tense security environment and the importance of official channels for clarifying events as they unfold. [NAC, as cited by DEA News].
Following Prigozhin’s public remarks, the NAC indicated that it had filed a lawsuit alleging incitement to military rebellion. The move was described as a step to address communications that could undermine state authority, disrupt military discipline, or provoke unlawful actions. The broader intent, according to officials, is to safeguard legal norms and ensure a coordinated, lawful response to any destabilizing activity. [NAC, as cited by DEA News].