Coup Detate - Russia Capable Of Defending Itself Against Aggression – Putin

By Mohammed Bello Doka

The Russian President and supreme Commander Vladimir Putin has appealed to Russian citizens amidst chaos caused by rebellion and attempted Coup by the Wagner mercenary to be steadfast and put their trust in the Government's ability to protect the territorial integrity of Russia.

Abuja Network News learned that the private military contractors known as Wagner group that has been fighting Ukraine alongside Russia has made an unsuccessful attempt to topple the Government Of President Putin early on Sunday.  

Reports has it that the attempt by the Wagner mercenary caused chaos and tension in Russia, with the country blaming foreign interests in the unrest. 

In a statement posted on the President's Facebook handle, He was quoted as thus. 

"I appeal to the citizens of Russia, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and special services, to the soldiers and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repulsing enemy attacks, doing it heroically – I know, I spoke to the commanders of all directions again last night. I also appeal to those who, by deceit or threats, were dragged into a criminal adventure, pushed onto the path of a serious crime – an armed rebellion.

Today, Russia is waging a hard struggle for its future, repelling the aggression of neo-Nazis and their masters. Virtually the entire military, economic, and information machine of the West is directed against us. We are fighting for the life and safety of our people, for our sovereignty and independence. For the right to be and remain Russia – a state with a thousand-year history.

This battle, when the fate of our people is being decided, requires the unification of all forces, unity, consolidation, and responsibility. When everything that weakens us must be thrown aside, any strife that our external enemies can and used to undermine us from within.

And therefore, the actions that split our unity are, in fact, apostasy from our people, from our comrades-in-arms, who are now fighting at the front. This is a stab in the back of our country and our people.

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As the President of Russia and Supreme Commander-in-Chief, as a citizen of Russia, I will do everything to defend the country, to protect the constitutional order, the lives, security, and freedom of citizens.

The one who organized and prepared the military rebellion, who raised arms against his comrades-in-arms, betrayed Russia. And they will answer for it. And I urge those who are being dragged into this crime not to make a fatal and tragic, unique mistake, to make the only right choice – to stop participating in criminal acts.

I believe that we will preserve and defend what is dear and sacred to us, and together with our Motherland we will overcome any trials, we will become even stronger.”