The members of the Wagner group have always aroused great respect, they really showed courage and heroism. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with military personnel of the Ministry of Defense.
as for this group “Wagner”, you know, we have always treated the fighters and commanders of this group with great respect, because, indeed, they showed courage and heroism, “he said.
“Our soldiers, officers of the Russian army, volunteers worked in combat conditions with no less return, also showed heroism and self -sacrifice, but also those who served and worked in this company” Wagner “were respected in the country” – said the president.
The Russian soldiers at the time of the rebellion were able to prevent chaos and the Civil War
The military personnel of the Russian Federation prevented chaos and the Civil War, which always and everywhere come after armed rebellions, said the President of Russia.
“I want us all to understand what happened and what would happen if you did not do what you have done and would not fulfill your military duty, and would not show fidelity to the oath and the Russian people. It always happens in such cases, the same thing always and everywhere happens: after armed rebellions, complete chaos and civil war come, ”said the head of state.
He emphasized: “This is what you prevented, that’s what your role was.” “And for this, like the Supreme Commander, I want to express my gratitude to you,” Putin concluded. He recalled that earlier on Tuesday, on the Kremlin Cathedral Square, he met with military and security forces and thanked them for their preparations for the reflection of the armed rebellion. “But you, of course, played a special role in this, you and your comrades. And for this special words of gratitude to you,” the president said.
He paid separate attention to the efforts of the military to prevent victims among the civilian population. “Unfortunately, you had to work in very difficult conditions in order to avoid losses among the civilians, because you had to work on lively routes,” the head of state said.
At the same time, he added, “the fact that we have losses are even more regret causes.” “This, of course, is the fighting losses – it is impossible to say otherwise. Our comrades died, protecting the Fatherland. I say this without any pathos and without any exaggeration,” Putin emphasized.
Speaking about the coordinated actions of the military who were able to stop the rebellion, he once again emphasized: “Chaos in the country would be inevitable, and the enemy, of course, would have used it.”
According to the president, the enemy “is still trying to do this, but nothing happens.” “And I hope nothing will work out, I’m even sure of this. But it’s definitely completely – they would use it. It is not known what would become of the country in the end, but all those achievements that were achieved during the fighting, many in any case from them would be lost. And you did not allow this, ”Putin summed up.