Germany closely monitoring developments in Russia

By Ahmet Gencturk

ATHENS (AA) – Germany said Saturday it is closely monitoring the developments in Russia following the escalation with the Wagner paramilitary group.

We have been observing the developments since Friday evening and are in close contact with our international partners, said Foreign Minister Annalena Bearbock on Twitter.

“German nationals in Russia should definitely observe our adapted travel and safety instructions,” she said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of treason in a national address on Saturday, after the paramilitary fighters crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia, entering the city of Rostov-on-Don.

Prigozhin accused Russian forces of attacking his fighters, a claim Moscow denies.

Prigozhin has, in recent months, repeatedly accused the Russian Defense Ministry and Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu of not supplying sufficient arms to the paramilitary group.

Wagner has been fighting alongside the regular Russian army in Ukraine.​​​​​​​