Russian General Still “Missing” Ten Days After Uprising

Bloomberg News reports:

A Russian general who’s been questioned over the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was conspicuously absent at a meeting of top army chiefs where Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu denounced the rebellion.

Sergei Surovikin, 56, a career military officer dubbed “General Armageddon” for his ruthless tactics in Syria, hasn’t been seen since the short-lived rebellion ended on June 24. He was quizzed over his links to Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin over several days last week at an undisclosed location, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

The “attempt to destabilize the situation in Russia” failed because the armed forces “remained true to their oath” Shoigu told officers at the Defense Ministry meeting broadcast Monday on state TV.

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A Russian general who’s been questioned over the failed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was conspicuously absent at a meeting of top army chiefs https://t.co/v7jGpVI6Bn

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