1/ The Russian authorities appear to be regretting recently passing a law that makes criticism of the Wagner Group a criminal offence. Thousands of Russians, likely including Vladimir Putin himself, are now theoretically subject to criminal charges attracting years in jail. ⬇️

My kids find it hard to imagine how we used to suffer through showers without some total fuckwit on YouTube turned up full volume on your laptop on the counter

1/ Russia's security forces are reported to be in disarray following the attempted mutiny by the Wagner Group. It seems to have been perfectly timed for a moment – Friday night – when many personnel were too drunk to respond quickly, while others are refusing to fight Wagner. ⬇️

1/ An emergency security plan is reported to have been activated in Moscow in response to Yevgeny Prigozhin's 'rebellion', according to a Telegram channel with apparent links to the Russian security forces. The Russian authorities appear to be anticipating an imminent attack on Moscow. ⬇️

1/ Wagner Group fighters have been saying goodbye to their relatives over the past 24 hours and telling them to watch the TV news, suggesting that they may have had advance notice of today's dramatic events with Yevgeny Prigozhin. ⬇️

1/ Mobilised Russian soldiers facing the Ukrainian counteroffensive in Zaporizhzhya say they are suffering huge casualties from precision shelling by Ukrainian forces, cannot evacuate their wounded, and are brutally treated for refusing orders they consider to be suicidal. ⬇️

1/ The Wagner Group is setting up its own military police force to enforce discipline in the occupied regions of Ukraine, even against Russian army troops, who it says are "boozing like pigs". It's currently seeking recruits among former law enforcement employees. ⬇️

1/ Mobilised Russians are being denied leave after months of front-line service in Ukraine, possibly due to manpower shortages in the Russian army. As well as going against promises made by the Russian government, it's likely to cause major problems with combat fatigure. ⬇️

1/ The Russian army is having an increasing problem with desertions, according to a leaked document which appears to show hundreds of men deserting from the Airborne Forces (VDV) since February 2023. ⬇️

1/ Russian army commanders are reportedly demanding large bribes from their men to let them go on leave, or keep them out of the front line. It illustrates the depth of corruption in the Russian army and the exploitative relationship that many officers have towards their men. ⬇️