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Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, incited a challenge to Russia's leadership, resulting in an armed confrontation that was ultimately resolved through a deal brokered by the president of Belarus.
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- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner paramilitary group, initiated a march towards Moscow but pulled back his troops within 24 hours.
- The Wagner group has played a significant role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Prigozhin claimed that the Russian military killed a large number of his troops in an artillery strike and announced his forces' intention to cross into Russia.
- Russia responded by issuing an arrest warrant for Prigozhin and denying his claims.
- Heavy military presence appeared in Moscow, and Wagner forces were seen in Ro, a logistical hub for Russian forces operating in Ukraine.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin called for his military to stop the revolt, and residents of Rust stocked up on supplies.
- Wagner vehicles attempted to move towards Moscow but were met with resistance from Russian military helicopters, resulting in destruction and casualties.
- A deal was reached, brokered by the president of Belarus, where the charges against Prigozhin will be dropped and he will move to a neighboring country, ending the armed confrontation.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, initiated a challenge to Russia's leadership by claiming that the Russian military had killed a significant number of his troops. He threatened to cross into Russia in what he called the "March of Justice." In response, Russia issued an arrest warrant for Prigozhin and deployed a heavy military presence in Moscow. Wagner forces were spotted in Ro, a key logistical hub for Russian forces in Ukraine. Prigozhin announced that his forces had taken control of the city. Russian President Vladimir Putin called for an end to the revolt, and residents of Rust stocked up on supplies. As Wagner vehicles moved north along the M four highway towards Moscow, they were met with roadblocks and attacked by Russian military helicopters. The advance was stopped when a deal was brokered by the president of Belarus. Prigozhin's charges will be dropped, and he will move to Belarus, ending the armed confrontation within 24 hours.