MOSCOW, June 24 The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation supported President Vladimir Putin and stressed the need to unite the citizens of Russia.
“Now more than ever, it is important to rally in the name of the defenders of our Motherland, our President, our only Supreme Commander,” the ministry’s telegram channel says.
The press service emphasized that the task of civilians is «to sow good and light into human souls» with the help of music, ballet, theater, and cinema. «And only by uniting, we will be able to preserve this harmony in our country and for our children,» the message says.
«Times are not chosen, but we have already made our choice — we unequivocally support our President Vladimir Putin and all the guys who today are just as selflessly and courageously defending their Motherland, no matter what,» the Ministry of Culture notes.
On Saturday night in Rostov-on-Don, PMC Wagner captured the headquarters of the Southern Military District. Groups of armed people are moving around the city, checkpoints have been set up at the entrances and exits. This happened against the backdrop of statements by Yevgeny Prigozhin about allegedly inflicted by the Russian Armed Forces missile and bomb attacks on the camps of PMC «Wagner» — this was denied by both the Ministry of Defense and the FSB. A criminal case has been opened against Prigozhin for organizing an armed rebellion.
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin called the actions of the rebels a criminal adventure, a stab in the back of Russia and a betrayal, which led to exorbitant ambitions and personal interests. All those who embarked on the path of betrayal, blackmail and terrorist methods will suffer inevitable punishment, the RF Armed Forces have received the necessary orders, the head of state added.
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