Putin seemed paralyzed: WP on the reaction of the President of the Russian Federation to attempt to rebellion Prigogine

Until the President of the Russian Federation said what to do, the local authorities decided not to try to stop the armed mercenaries. When on the morning of June 24, the owner of Wagner PEC Yevhen Prigogin began his campaign to Moscow, Vladimir Putin was paralyzed and could not act decisively. About it reports The Washington Post. Vladimir Putin seemed helpless for most of the day during the attempt to rebellion Yevgeny Prigogin. There were no orders for the publication.

At the same time, the Russian special services knew about the intentions of Prigogine 2-3 days before the event. They warned the Russian President on the preparation of rebellion. Measures have been taken to strengthen the safety of several strategic objects, including the Kremlin. The guards were given more weapons. However, nothing has been used. "Putin had time to decide to liquidate [the rebellion] and arrest the organizers. Then, when it began to happen, there was paralysis at all levels . . .

there was absolute horror and confusion. They did not know how to respond for a long time," one of European security officials said. The publication claims that it also demonstrates Putin's fear of direct confrontation with a field commander who has been supported in the Russian security establishment for a decade. However, in the Russian Federation it is argued that it is nonsense and spreads people who do not have any information.

The lack of orders from the Kremlin's higher command forced local officials to decide how to act, according to European security representatives. Without any clear orders, the local military and security officers decided not to try to stop the Wagner troops armed. "From our point of view, this is the greatest sign of an unhealthy situation within Russia. The authoritarian system is formed in such a way that without a very clear leadership team, people do nothing.