Turmoil in Russia: reactions from foreign governments

Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group are deployed near a local circus in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) -Following are reactions from foreign governments to the news from Russia, where President Vladimir Putin vowed on Saturday to crush what he called an armed mutiny after rebellious mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said he had taken control of a southern city.

BRITISH DEFENCE MINISTRY, IN A REGULAR INTELLIGENCE UPDATE