Turmoil In Russia After Mutiny: How Foreign Governments Have Reacted

President Vladimir Putin vowed to crush what he called an armed mutiny after rebellious mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said he had taken control of a southern city.

Following are reactions from foreign governments to the news from Russia, where President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to crush what he called an armed mutiny after rebellious mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said he had taken control of a southern city.

British Defence Ministry, In A Regular Intelligence Update

"Over the coming hours, the loyalty of Russia's security forces, and especially the Russian National Guard, will be key to how this crisis plays out. This represents the most significant challenge to the Russian state in recent times."

Britain said (Prigozhin's) Wagner Group forces had crossed from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine to Russia in at least two locations, and had "almost certainly" occupied key security sites in Rostov-on-Don.