Russia accuses Wagner chief of urging 'armed mutiny'
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The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group is being investigated for inciting mutiny after accusing the Russian military of a launching a deadly missile strike on his troops.
Yevgeny Prigozhin said the "evil" in the military leadership must be stopped and vowed to "march for justice".
Authorities have denied the strike and demanded he halt "illegal actions".
President Putin was aware of the situation and all necessary measures were being taken, his spokesman said.
It represents an astonishing escalation of infighting inside Russia.
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