The LDPR party’s press service reported that they have not yet regained full access to the hacked Twitter accounts from the previous day, primarily due to slow response times from the platform’s support team. This update was carried by DEA News, reflecting the ongoing challenges in restoring control over the compromised pages.
According to the LDPR press office, the delay in the support system’s responsiveness prevented a complete restoration of access to the accounts. The statement also noted that officials remain actively engaged in the process, coordinating with the social network to verify identity and regain posting capabilities as swiftly as possible while maintaining security protocols.
Earlier in the day, the party’s Telegram channel had warned that unidentified individuals had gained entry to the group’s Twitter account. The breach prompted an immediate review of security measures and a demand for a thorough investigation into how the intrusion occurred and who was responsible.
Postings appearing on the compromised account featured multiple images and captions that commented on current events in Russia. These messages referenced high-profile topics such as the so-called “march for justice” associated with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner private military company, and remarks attributed to Vladimir Zhirinovsky through an automated or simulated voice, underscoring concerns about misinformation and manipulation during a period of heightened political tension.
On the evening of June 23, Yevgeny Prigozhin publicly claimed that forces linked to the Russian Defense Ministry had allegedly attacked the rear camps of Wagner. He asserted that his fighters were advancing toward Moscow under the banner of a “march for justice.” The government’s position, however, contradicted these claims, with officials denying the accusations of an assault and the Prosecutor General’s Office later filing a lawsuit alleging Prigozhin’s role in organizing an armed riot.
By the morning of June 24, Wagner’s forces had reportedly seized control of several administrative buildings in Rostov-on-Don, while President Vladimir Putin began moving toward the capital. In his remarks, Putin criticized Prigozhin, calling the actions a betrayal and signaling serious consequences for the organizer and his associates. In response, key state bodies and regional authorities voiced their support for a firm stance, and Chechen forces reportedly prepared to reinforce Rostov, aligning with the broader state effort to stabilize the situation.
Later that evening, a Belarusian presidential press briefing stated that talks between Alexander Lukashenko and Prigozhin had taken place. The briefing suggested that both sides had reached a mutually acceptable path to resolving the crisis, with assurances of security for Wagner fighters amid the negotiations. Nonetheless, Prigozhin issued a declaration indicating that he planned to reverse some movements and return his columns to field camps as part of the negotiated settlement, highlighting the fragile and evolving nature of the truce during this period of upheaval.