Putin’s Power Hangs in the Balance as Russian Mercenaries Led by Yevgeny Prigozhin Take Control of Rostov-on-Don and March Towards Moscow.

In a stunning turn of events, a group of Russian mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have taken control of the city of Rostov-on-Don and marched towards the capital of Moscow. The group, known as Wagner, was able to take control of the city with ease and without any serious resistance from the few Russian troops not deployed in Ukraine.

The locals even cheered the advance of the Wagner troops, and the Kremlin was left scrambling to defend the capital. This led to President Vladimir Putin’s power appearing to hang in the balance for the first time in his more than 20-year rule.

However, the revolt was abruptly resolved when Putin pardoned Prigozhin and dropped charges against his fighters, sending him to Belarus. This has only added to the questions now hanging over the Kremlin, as Putin’s apparent willingness to pardon Prigozhin has raised questions about his control of the situation.

The ease and speed with which the Wagner troops were able to take control of Rostov-on-Don and march towards the capital has left many wondering how Putin will be able to project the image of a man in total control that he once did. It is clear that the events of this weekend have left a lasting impression on the Russian people and the international community.