Around the developments in Russia, Cuban officials expressed a clear signal of support for order and stability. In recent statements, the Cuban leadership conveyed to the Russian presidency their continuing solidarity with the Russian people and government as they faced an armed challenge. The message stressed that Vladimir Putin and the Russian nation stand against attempts to destabilize the country, and it affirmed confidence that unity and constitutional order would endure through the crisis.
In North America, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered remarks about the ongoing conversations with allies regarding the evolving situation in Russia. His comments underscored the importance of coordinated diplomacy among allied nations during a period of heightened tension and political risk.
On the evening of June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military company, announced that Russian Defense Ministry units had targeted rear areas of the group. He claimed his fighters were advancing with a campaign described as a march for justice. In response, Russian authorities disputed those allegations and the Prosecutor General’s Office initiated legal action over his organization for inciting armed unrest.
By the morning of June 24, Wagner forces had taken control of several administrative buildings in Rostov-on-Don, while President Putin began moving toward the capital, Moscow. He characterized Prigozhin’s actions as a betrayal and warned the leader and his subordinates about the consequences. The move received support from the State Duma, the Federation Council, and regional leaders, and Chechen forces from Akhmat were deployed to Rostov to support the security posture.
Later that evening, a briefing from the Belarusian presidential press service indicated that discussions between authorities and Wagner representatives had produced a plan described as an acceptable resolution containing assurances for the safety of the company’s fighters. In the days that followed, Prigozhin stated that he would halt the advancing columns and return his forces to their field camps, signaling a potential de-escalation in the crisis.