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How Europe Responds to Russia-Wagner Group Dispute?


Sat 24 Jun 2023 | 03:53 PM
Rana Atef

Early Saturday, the news of the rebellious actions of Wagner Group's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin against the Russian army, and President Vladimir Putin is now the hottest topic worldwide. 

Various European countries responded to the news with various measures, mainly monitoring the situation. 

The President of the European Council Charles Michel said that the council is monitoring the situation and is in contact with the European leaders and G7 countries. 

The UK advised its citizens not to travel to Russia as there are military tensions in the Rostov region.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for the protection of civilian lives, according to a spokesperson.

Sunak contacted various allies and will talk with President Zelenskyy.

Sunak told BBC: “We’re keeping a close eye on the situation, as it’s evolving on the ground as we speak."

He added: “The most important thing I’d say is for all parties to be responsible and to protect civilians, and that’s about as much as I can say at this moment.”

According to Reuters, Germany is monitoring the situation and informed Germans to stay away from Central Moscow. 

French President Emmanuel Macron is also following the situation.

“We stay focused on the support to Ukraine,” the Elysee said in a statement.

  

Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said the actions of Wagner in internal “chaos."

Meloni added it was a “situation of chaos inside the Russian Federation which ... clashes a bit with some of the propaganda which we have seen in recent months." 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government is also watching the situation closely, a spokesperson at the government’s press office said Saturday.

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda tweeted that he held consultations with his prime minister and defense minister, “as well as with the allies.”

The Estonian Foreign Ministry urged Estonian citizens to leave Russia at the earliest possible opportunity.

The ministry said in a statement: "We are monitoring the situation and exchanging information with our partners."

Moreover, the Prime Minister of Estonia expressed that she had different talks with allies.

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo tweeted: "We are closely following the development of the situation in Russia together with the authorities. The situation is serious and there is a lot of unconfirmed information. Deep conflicts between the armed forces."

The Latvian Prime President Krišjānis Kariņš tweeted: "The Latvian government, responsible institutions and services are in close coordination and follow the events in Russia. The eastern border is under increased control. All residents - a strict appeal not to go to Russia or Belarus at this time."

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