Kremlin explained: Putin met with Wagner’s leader after the riots

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin met Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigojin and some Wagner commanders at the Kremlin on June 29.

Stating that Putin and Prigojin held a meeting in Moscow on June 24 after Wagner’s rebellion against the Russian administration, Peskov said: “Putin had that meeting. 35 people (from Wagner) from the company’s management were invited, including all commanders and Prigojin. This meeting, which took place in the Kremlin on June 29, lasted about 3 hours.

Explaining that the details of the meeting are unknown, Peskov said: “The only thing we can say is that Putin (Wagner) assessed the company’s activities at the front as part of a special military operation and what happened on June 24. “.

Stating that Putin also listened to the commanders’ assessments of Wagner, Peskov said: “Putin offered them additional options in terms of employment and use in conflicts. The commanders evaluated what happened on June 24 from their own perspective, emphasizing that they are staunch supporters and soldiers of the President and the Commander-in-Chief, and said that they are ready to continue the fight for the Homeland. (AA)