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Putin says Wagner mutineers can join army or 'go to Belarus'

Published June 27, 2023 Updated June 27, 2023 01:00am
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MOSCOW: Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that fighters employed by the mercenary outfit Wagner could join the military or leave for Belarus after the group carried out an armed revolt.

"Today you have the possibility to continue serving Russia by entering into a contract with the ministry of defence or other law enforcement agencies, or to return to your family and close ones... Whoever wants to can go to Belarus," Putin said.