CNN cannot independently verify his claims. It comes after Prigozhin said his fighters were entering the Rostov region on Friday and that Russian Guards and military police have joined the Wagner group. He said his men are not stopping the officers from carrying out their duties. He pledged to blockade Rostov and move on to Moscow if Russia's Defense Minister and top general did not meet with him in the city, where Russia’s Southern Military District is headquartered. Wagner claims control in Rostov: Prigozhin said in a video he is in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia close to the Ukraine border, and that his forces have control of military facilities and the airfield there.Putin said it was a "blow to Russia," adding, "Internal turmoil is a mortal threat to our statehood, to us as a nation.". Putin said the country had been "betrayed by those who are trying to organize a mutiny, pushing the country toward anarchy and fratricide." He said "excessive ambition and vested interests have led to treason.".He said the situation in Rostov "remains difficult during the armed uprising" and "the work of civil and military administration is basically blocked." Putin described events in Rostov as an insurrection.Putin appealed to Wagner forces "pushed into the provocation of a military rebellion," saying at this time, "we require unity, consolidation, and responsibility.".He said, "additional anti terrorism, security measures have been imposed in Moscow, Moscow region and a number of other regions.".Putin said the armed forces "have been given the necessary orders" and "decisive action will also be taken to stabilize the situation in Rostov."."Any actions that fracture our unity" are "a stab in the back of our country and our people,” he said. Putin vowed a harsh response and punishment of those involved in armed rebellion.
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