Russian state television on Monday (June 26) broadcast footage of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspecting Russian troops, in his first public appearance since a failed mutiny by Wagner forces.
Mr Shoigu – the target of fierce criticism by the mercenary group's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin – went to a command post for Russian forces in Ukraine and held a meeting there with the leader of one of the units, according to images shown by the broadcaster.
The footage shows Mr Shoigu listening to a report being presented on the area's military situation, studying maps and taking a helicopter ride to inspect Russian positions. The agreement brought an end to an extraordinary crisis after the private army, led by Mr Putin's former close ally, tried to storm Moscow.
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