Prosecutor General of Russia Igor Krasnov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the initiation of a criminal case on an attempt to organize an armed rebellion [by PMC Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin]. This was announced by the Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov, TASS reports.

“The Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Krasnov reported to Putin on initiating a criminal case in connection with an attempt to organize an armed rebellion,” Peskov said.

According to the Kremlin spokesperson, Krasnov also reported to the head of state on the legality of initiating such a case.

On June 23, statements appeared on the Telegram channel of the PMC Wagner that an air attack had been carried out on the PMC. The blame was placed on the Russian military leadership. Wagner Head Yevgeny Prigozhin promised to "restore justice." The Russian Defense Ministry denied the attack allegations, and the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case against the Prigozhin on charges of inciting an armed rebellion.