Putin Tells Military They Actually Prevented Civil War
Vladimir Putin thanked all personnel of the Russian Armed Forces, as well as the country's law enforcement agencies and special services for their courage and loyalty to the Russian people. | Military units who took part in the suppression of the attempted armed mutiny on June 24 actually stopped the civil war in Russia, and acted clearly and harmoniously, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. 💬 "You defended the constitutional order, the life, security and freedom of our citizens. You saved our motherland from upheavals, actually stopped civil war. In a difficult situation, you acted clearly and harmoniously; through your deeds, you proved your loyalty to the people of Russia and the military oath," Putin said in his address to the security forces who were suppressing the rebellion.
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