Wagner troops prepare to turn around from Moscow advance

he Wagner paramilitary boss has ordered troops to turn back ’to avoid bloodshed’ after advancing on Moscow earlier today (24 June). Footage shared widely on social media shows mercenary troops being told the orders on approach to the Russian city. One member can reportedly be heard saying in Russian, “Let’s go home.” Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin made the announcement to his soldiers in an audio message. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: