Russia coup live updates — Britain must prepare for Putin’s collapse after Wagner’s failed rebellion, officials warn

BRITAIN must prepare for Vladimir Putin’s collapse in Russia following the Wagner Group’s failed coup over the weekend, officials have warned. Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Vladimir Putin following after Russia was on the brink of civil war. A senior source in the UK Government told The Times that Britain “must prepare for a whole range of scenarios” as “this could be Chapter One of something new”. Yevgeny Prigozhin‘s mercenary group turned back to their bases on Saturday after agreeing to de-escalate the rebellion to “avoid bloodshed.” The Wagner group was previously on their way to Moscow after the mercenary group turned against Putin amid claims that Russia has been targeting Wagner soldiers. Read our Russia coup live blog below for the latest updates…