U.S. Secretary of State: Chaos in Russia May Last for Months

On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the chaos resulting from the unprecedented challenge to Vladimir Putin's power by the Wagner Group's mercenaries may not yet be over and could last for weeks or months. In several television interviews, Blinken noted that the tensions leading to the incomplete rebellion of forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have been escalating for months, and this chaos could impact Moscow's capabilities in Ukraine. In an appearance on NBC's 'Meet the Press,' he said, 'Our focus is firmly and relentlessly on Ukraine to ensure that this country has what it needs to defend itself and reclaim territory seized by Russia.' He also mentioned on ABC's 'This Week,' 'As long as the Russians are distracted and divided, continuing their aggression in Ukraine may become harder for them.' Blinken stated that the nuclear posture of the United States and Russia has not changed in light of this crisis. Images of the Wagner mercenaries' retreat after an agreement with the Russian government were shown. The return of the Wagner mercenaries to their bases; Italy: 'The myth of Russian unity has ended.' Biden's conversation with European leaders regarding Russia; Prigozhin ordered his mercenaries to retreat. The foreign ministers of the U.S. and Ukraine discussed the tensions in Russia over the phone. Blinken spoke with the G7 foreign ministers: Washington's support for Ukraine remains unchanged. The first reactions from Iranian officials following the armed rebellion of the Wagner Group: it is an internal matter.