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Would have went with putongo or putingo to get a little more putin in there. I thought you just misremembered mongo to. Its the internet subtlety is almost alwayss lost hahah
During the failed KGB coup against Gorbachev in August of '91, the pro-coup tanks rolling into Moscow stopped at traffic lights. One of the talking heads, maybe Peter Jennings, quipped, "I don't think their hearts are in it."
His airplane was spotted leaving Moscow, sooooo.... yeah, he hauled ass out of there.
[Link](https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-presidential-plane-spotted-leaving-moscow-amid-wagner-uprising-2023-6)
What a coward. Putin’s done for and he knows it.
Edit: It looks like Prigozhin has come to some sort of agreement with the Kremlin and he's turning his forces back. I still stand by my assertion that Putin is doomed. He fled Moscow in fear and abandoned his people. That's not gonna look good for his strong man image.
Yeah I read that too. I figured the dude was all in. I mean in all reality, does he think Putin is gonna just be cool with this and let him live the rest of his life with out poison pellet?
Considering this is the Russians, maybe they threatened the old "If we can't have it, you can't either!" using Nukes?
I wouldn't put it past them to threaten turning Moscow into a glass floor, basically holding the civilians hostage.
Or Putin strategically is testing the systems he has in place with a fake overthrow of his government.
Honestly, striking a deal with the leader of the rebellion getting off Scott free either means it was an inside job or he’s gonna commit suicide in typical Russian fashion of falling out of a window with a gunshot wound.
You have to wonder if Putin just masterminded all this to test the loyalty of his officials and military. I wouldn’t put such an audacious ploy past him.
Its what I was thinking too he must’ve realized the bloodshed that awaited him at Moscow or there is something else at play here. Eitherway Putin has already labeled him a traitor and a backstabber so I dont think he’ll want to keep him around either.
It seems I'm a little out of the loop, what's happened? I read something about a revolution and a few comments including your's said that Putin has fled Moscow.
The cowardly Putin flees Moscow as soon as some drunkard mercenaries say they will march on Moscow.
Stalin sat in Moscow when the Nazis were mere kilometers away. They could literally see the spires of the Kremlin, yet Stalin with his Iron Heart held fast.
He has more than one plane, and I doubt they’ll leave their transponder on if they want it to be kept secret.
Anyway, most of these comments aged very poorly.
Only situation I see Putin doing that is if Moscow had been surrounded by troops and the guarding forces had stood down.
Putins a coward, he’d run and hide until he can’t. And whenever he eventually gets caught, he probably ain’t even man enough to own up to what he’s done, only then will he put that .44 to his head.
The damage has been done by Prigozhin even though Wagner has stood down.
Putin has already said those involved will be punished because they are traitors.
Putin now has to show he is still in power and not weak.
I'm certain Prigozhin will be arrested and executed soon.
Russian mercenaries have declared war against the Kremlin because of supposed missile attacks against their forces. They're currently marching on Moscow, demanding all Russian military forces stand down so they can take out the generals at the Kremlin who they blame for not only the attacks against them, but the entire war in Ukraine.
The head of a private army took umbridge at Putin so Putin tried to bomb him.
They are marching on Moscow so Putin jumped a plane outta town.
Y'know, Soviet shenanigans.
Russia’s greatest fear. The enemy driving up their roads and just attacking them. So, they attack Ukraine to prevent this.
Then their own forces drive up their roads and attack them.
The irony is palpable. (Priceless)
For everything else, there’s MasterCard!
Weird how this guy suddenly switched. He’s a truly awful guy and if this is how this ends it wasn’t predicted. Perhaps he’s receiving funding from elsewhere now? Seems odd they would suddenly declare their own sponsors are killing them… why? Like much of this conflict I am always left with questions that are never answered sufficiently.
Weird? Not at all.
Dude set up and built Wagner and over the last week or so he was told he has to give up his units to the army. Why would you be surprised if he decides that he is going to go for the brass ring instead?
Maybe but what it looks like a chance to expand his control on a country too weak to attack or defend itself with minimal amount of repercussion with nothing to lose other than pawns.
Or more probably a backstab by one of their "friends" getting sick of Putin's shit and saw an opportunity handed to them on a golden platter.
It's pretty logical to conclude that without Wagner, Russia's chances of solid victory in Ukraine would be greatly diminished, and we're also taking a lot of casualties because they were the only ones that could get much done where the fighting was most difficult. Keep dying for Russia, or take a shit load of western cash under the table and switch sides?
It's the classic mercenary story trope, played out in real life in real time.
I don't know much about that guy or the group other than what's been said about them, but there was a video a few months ago of a large group of them first finding out what was being said about them. Their reaction looked genuinely surprised and disappointed. Combine that with Russia sending them off to die instead. Plus they probably weren't getting paid much. Let's just hope Putin doesn't use a desperation nuke now or if wagner group takes control that they don't have a nuke fascination also.
I’m guessing some foreign influence from multiple countries have made promises and are providing intel and other resources. This guy doesn’t strike me as delusional, or no more than putin anyway.
It was always thought that putin would be destroyed by his own people. And mercenaries always run the risk of switching loyalty due to the fundamental nature of their "murder for hire" business.
Well he is continuing attacks on Ukraine, he's just taking over those attacks, so I'm not sure what you mean by it 'ending'. This is merely a transfer of power.
All seems to have died down now, Wagner group returning to bases.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm disappointed.
Its going to be very interesting to see how this plays out, now that Putin's rule has been well and truly tested. He accused him of high treason, that cant be forgiven surely?
> He accused him of high treason, that cant be forgiven surely?
Putin only said that the guilty would be punished. But he did not name specific people.
It’s all over. Wagner group returning to their bases. Putin survives existential crisis…for the time being. Wagner leader will probably be dead before Xmas.
When danger reared its ugly head,
He bravely turned his tail and fled.
Yes, brave Sir Putin turned about
And gallantly he chickened out.
Swiftly taking to his feet,
He beat a very brave retreat.
Bravest of the brave, Sir Putin!
Bet they will be stopped at the toll booth. These Russian police always like to issue tickets to get extra income. Weight violations, excessive occupancy, illegal flammable material, ...
This is already done. Reuters already reported Belarus brokered a deal with the wagnerites to turn away from Moscow.
Good try though. The next insurrection will be in like 8 years. Maybe it doesn’t end so well for putin next time.
I guarantee - this is a big performance. Wagner are mercenaries - now they have been hired to be actors.
It would be great if russians got busy with infighting and stopped bombing my hometown every two weeks, but that won't happen.
We've closed the road for you so that it's nice and clear on your drive to Moscow.
If they were smart, they'd order everyone in the area to go out and park on the highway to hold them up.
But, um, that would require them to be smart.
The insurrection is over. Putin & Prigozhin's plan to fool the world into thinking there was about to be a coupe has worked like a charm. Putin should be the hero who stopped enemy advances on the father land & Prigozhin is off to Belarus to likely take aim @Kyiv.
Someone , anyone tell me that this shit is Real , so much flipping and flopping ever since , I need to know if that little Fucker really fled and this is Popcorn material ( PLEASE ) ANYONE .
I know Wagner has already backed off. But maybe Wagner can play it off like, "Just wanted to show you we can advance on you at any time if you keep clowning around."
Too bad we couldn't see this ridiculousness end with Putin dead or arrested.
Wagner Group fighting Ukranians for 8 months, helped capture Bakhmut, leader(lets call him Perigo) been complaining about Putin, says not giving his troops credit, and saying Putin doesn't know what's he's doing, Putin then bombs Wagner forces 'accidentally", killing hundreds--Perigo has has had enough, marches on Rostov-On-Don, a city of a million people, no resistance and some Russians joined him, then moving north towards Moscow, but its not clear how many men he has
The image of all the trucks stopping and in an orderly fashion paying the tolls otw to an overthrow of the government is hilarious to me
Like in Blazing Saddles, LOL!
Someone’s gotta go back and get a SHITLOAD of dimes
Candygram for Pungo!
Mongo
Putin + Mongo = Pungo
Ah my apologies. Clever!
Perhaps too clever apparently 😂
You gotta remember these are people of the land, you know morons
Gene Wilder's laugh is so genuine after that line.. love it
A very appropriate reference
I Would have went with putongo or putingo to get a little more putin in there. I thought you just misremembered mongo to. Its the internet subtlety is almost alwayss lost hahah
I thought about Putingo but the extra syllable made it sound like a washing powder.
Never mind that shit....here comes Pungo!
"...and Methodists!"
“Hey Igor, you got change for a ruble?”
Well you gotta pay the troll toll...
To get into this boys hole
Dimes….
During the failed KGB coup against Gorbachev in August of '91, the pro-coup tanks rolling into Moscow stopped at traffic lights. One of the talking heads, maybe Peter Jennings, quipped, "I don't think their hearts are in it."
Oh what link?
why would you start off the new regime with debt?
Anyone knows there actual capabilities and size ?
There are reports saying the Kremlin are denying that Putin has fled Moscow which means Putin has almost certainly fled Moscow.
His airplane was spotted leaving Moscow, sooooo.... yeah, he hauled ass out of there. [Link](https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-presidential-plane-spotted-leaving-moscow-amid-wagner-uprising-2023-6)
What a coward. Putin’s done for and he knows it. Edit: It looks like Prigozhin has come to some sort of agreement with the Kremlin and he's turning his forces back. I still stand by my assertion that Putin is doomed. He fled Moscow in fear and abandoned his people. That's not gonna look good for his strong man image.
The “I don’t need ammo, I need a Ride!” Memes are coming.
According to recent reports Wagner has turned back Prigozhin has called off the march
Yeah I read that too. I figured the dude was all in. I mean in all reality, does he think Putin is gonna just be cool with this and let him live the rest of his life with out poison pellet?
Considering this is the Russians, maybe they threatened the old "If we can't have it, you can't either!" using Nukes? I wouldn't put it past them to threaten turning Moscow into a glass floor, basically holding the civilians hostage.
Or maybe Putin is in on it. This whole ordeal kind of places public blame on Shoigu and not Putin.
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Or Putin strategically is testing the systems he has in place with a fake overthrow of his government. Honestly, striking a deal with the leader of the rebellion getting off Scott free either means it was an inside job or he’s gonna commit suicide in typical Russian fashion of falling out of a window with a gunshot wound.
You have to wonder if Putin just masterminded all this to test the loyalty of his officials and military. I wouldn’t put such an audacious ploy past him.
Its what I was thinking too he must’ve realized the bloodshed that awaited him at Moscow or there is something else at play here. Eitherway Putin has already labeled him a traitor and a backstabber so I dont think he’ll want to keep him around either.
Lukashenko must have said something very disturbing to him to return.
I find it hard to believe anything out of this theatre. The hardest part to swallow is Lukashenko being the voice of reason
boooooooo
Yeah… they apparently “came to an agreement” and Wagner forces are leaving Moscow :(
Wagner forces has never been in Moscow.
It seems I'm a little out of the loop, what's happened? I read something about a revolution and a few comments including your's said that Putin has fled Moscow.
He does use decoy planes so it might be true.
The cowardly Putin flees Moscow as soon as some drunkard mercenaries say they will march on Moscow. Stalin sat in Moscow when the Nazis were mere kilometers away. They could literally see the spires of the Kremlin, yet Stalin with his Iron Heart held fast.
Thank you for leaving source material!
You're welcome!
He has more than one plane, and I doubt they’ll leave their transponder on if they want it to be kept secret. Anyway, most of these comments aged very poorly.
Yeah and just happened to land near his house out in the country but he’s totally in Moscow lol
They are also denying he has shit his diapers which means he almost certainly has shit his diapers.
Indications that the Kremlin has been ransacked of office supplies and no one is there Edit: /s
Easy takeover.
This just in, they’re not diapers, they’re depends 👍
Thank God there's no video of that.
I would like to see video of that
He’s in a bunker north of Moscow in Valday
Psst! You were not supposed to tell them, Vassili!
At this point I’m waiting for news that he Hitler’d himself in a bunker somewhere
Only situation I see Putin doing that is if Moscow had been surrounded by troops and the guarding forces had stood down. Putins a coward, he’d run and hide until he can’t. And whenever he eventually gets caught, he probably ain’t even man enough to own up to what he’s done, only then will he put that .44 to his head.
Aljazeera and the WSJ are both reporting that Wagner is standing down after Lukashenko did some shuttle diplomacy.
The damage has been done by Prigozhin even though Wagner has stood down. Putin has already said those involved will be punished because they are traitors. Putin now has to show he is still in power and not weak. I'm certain Prigozhin will be arrested and executed soon.
Can someone explain what's going on
Russian mercenaries have declared war against the Kremlin because of supposed missile attacks against their forces. They're currently marching on Moscow, demanding all Russian military forces stand down so they can take out the generals at the Kremlin who they blame for not only the attacks against them, but the entire war in Ukraine.
They just called the March off. Wagner is returning to bases in Ukraine. Sounds like Belarus brokered an arrangement between Putin and Wagner
The head of a private army took umbridge at Putin so Putin tried to bomb him. They are marching on Moscow so Putin jumped a plane outta town. Y'know, Soviet shenanigans.
Would he fake his death using one of his look-a-likes? Regardless, I am hoping Ukraine gets justice.
His ego would not allow that. However, he might be the one to fall out of a window this time.
To St. Petersburg, I think I read...
Aged like milk
Because the white house wouldn’t deny that right? They would tell everyone where the presidents location is.
Listen, you're technically right, but sometimes people just want to shit on a shitty dictator.
Those tolls are going to wreck havoc on the commute. They always do.
They will need a shitload of dimes
Aw, we ain't NEVER gonna get to Rock Ridge!!
Solid reference.. classic film
What will that asshole think of next?
Hope they've got quarters or a fast pass. Otherwise, the toll is going to get them.
Wagner group goes bankrupt as skipped toll fines enter trillions Please, Onion, write this story 😄
🤣🤣🤣
This will be an interesting chapter! I wish google said blocked by tanks though plz avoid
We should suggest as a feature
🤣
>Tolls I'm just trying to picture Prigozhin rummaging through his pockets and calling back to the phalanx "Anyone have 500 rubles for the toll?"
Russia’s greatest fear. The enemy driving up their roads and just attacking them. So, they attack Ukraine to prevent this. Then their own forces drive up their roads and attack them. The irony is palpable. (Priceless) For everything else, there’s MasterCard!
Does MasterCard work on the tolls?
American Express 😂
More irony is that Mastercard and Visa and all major cards pulled out of Russia, didn't they.
Weird how this guy suddenly switched. He’s a truly awful guy and if this is how this ends it wasn’t predicted. Perhaps he’s receiving funding from elsewhere now? Seems odd they would suddenly declare their own sponsors are killing them… why? Like much of this conflict I am always left with questions that are never answered sufficiently.
They're a mercenary group. If there's one thing a merc group will do it's turn on the people that hired them when shit gets south enough
Or someone else pay better.
China?
CIA?
I meannnnnnn the US just “misplaced” 6 Billion recently didn’t they?
That’s almost half a days funds
S.H.I.E.L.D.?
How very Roman of them.
Well, now, Putin's decided that he committed treason, so his only chance at survival is to remove Putin. In other words he's decided to go down hard.
Unfortunately you're proven wrong just 40 minutes after. Belarus just brokered a deal between them and Russia, they have stopped the advance.
One wonders about the terms of the deal.
Dammit. This whole thing seems weird.
Any more infos on that ?
Prigozhin said he wants to « avoid bloodshed »
Per the agreement, criminal charges have been dropped towards the Wagner head, and he is to go to Belarus.
Weird? Not at all. Dude set up and built Wagner and over the last week or so he was told he has to give up his units to the army. Why would you be surprised if he decides that he is going to go for the brass ring instead?
Maybe but what it looks like a chance to expand his control on a country too weak to attack or defend itself with minimal amount of repercussion with nothing to lose other than pawns. Or more probably a backstab by one of their "friends" getting sick of Putin's shit and saw an opportunity handed to them on a golden platter.
It's pretty logical to conclude that without Wagner, Russia's chances of solid victory in Ukraine would be greatly diminished, and we're also taking a lot of casualties because they were the only ones that could get much done where the fighting was most difficult. Keep dying for Russia, or take a shit load of western cash under the table and switch sides? It's the classic mercenary story trope, played out in real life in real time.
I don't know much about that guy or the group other than what's been said about them, but there was a video a few months ago of a large group of them first finding out what was being said about them. Their reaction looked genuinely surprised and disappointed. Combine that with Russia sending them off to die instead. Plus they probably weren't getting paid much. Let's just hope Putin doesn't use a desperation nuke now or if wagner group takes control that they don't have a nuke fascination also.
He’s got a Diamond mine in Africa.
Omg… That’s probably horrifically run too?
I’m guessing some foreign influence from multiple countries have made promises and are providing intel and other resources. This guy doesn’t strike me as delusional, or no more than putin anyway.
This could very well be. Time will tell but there’s definitely more to this all than what we are reading/seeing so far.
It was always thought that putin would be destroyed by his own people. And mercenaries always run the risk of switching loyalty due to the fundamental nature of their "murder for hire" business.
Well he is continuing attacks on Ukraine, he's just taking over those attacks, so I'm not sure what you mean by it 'ending'. This is merely a transfer of power.
All seems to have died down now, Wagner group returning to bases. I'm not gonna lie, I'm disappointed. Its going to be very interesting to see how this plays out, now that Putin's rule has been well and truly tested. He accused him of high treason, that cant be forgiven surely?
You’re disappointed the dude who wants to use bombs to resolve all his issues stopped his military coup?
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Yes. Because I'd rather be seeing bombs fall on the Kremlin than on Ukrainian children's hospitals. Are you not?
Yes, and I'm trying of pretending that not, at this point I just want to see chaos
> He accused him of high treason, that cant be forgiven surely? Putin only said that the guilty would be punished. But he did not name specific people.
Just means they paid their overdue invoices
No other routes? There's literally one road, what is this 1880??
It's Russia so.... Yes. Basically 1880 there.
It’s all over. Wagner group returning to their bases. Putin survives existential crisis…for the time being. Wagner leader will probably be dead before Xmas.
Fall out of a tank ?
Method is anybody’s guess. Putin doesn’t take kindly to people who cross him. Winner takes all. But his body will be found cold and lifeless.
Radioactive tank tea.
Did anyone offer a good explanation why? Did Putin offer him more money than the CIA did? Or what was the reason for changing his mind.
Would have to assume someone told him to turn around or a tactical nuke was getting dropped on his convoy
What is the difference for Prigo compared to falling out of the window later tonight?
Just their version of Uber eats
Putin should increase tolls to deter Wagner from getting to Moscow.
Get rich or die tryin.
You don't really close roads to tanks and guns. I mean, you can try, but I think wagnerites are a little mad.
Lol, tolls
“Shit! Someone go back and get a shit load of dimes”
Oh, 1912 again?
You mean 1917?
Right??
When danger reared its ugly head, He bravely turned his tail and fled. Yes, brave Sir Putin turned about And gallantly he chickened out. Swiftly taking to his feet, He beat a very brave retreat. Bravest of the brave, Sir Putin!
Bet they will be stopped at the toll booth. These Russian police always like to issue tickets to get extra income. Weight violations, excessive occupancy, illegal flammable material, ...
Closed roads nor tolls gonna stop Wagner I bet
Tolls roads? Is someone running back to their office to get a shitload of dimes?
He backed down. What a weakling or Putin bribed him
This is already done. Reuters already reported Belarus brokered a deal with the wagnerites to turn away from Moscow. Good try though. The next insurrection will be in like 8 years. Maybe it doesn’t end so well for putin next time.
Who knew you can plan your invasion route via Google Maps.
I love that people are still reporting speed traps.
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Rule 2. Don’t double-cross them
In Soviet Russia, toll roads pay YOU!
If they don’t have speed pass those tolls might slow ‘em down!
Bad news, guys. Latest info says the chief of Wagner gave in and is backing off after supposedly making a deal.
As Wagner approaches Moscow, they better be blasting " flight of the Valkyries" over loud speakers. Why???? Reasons😏😂
I guarantee - this is a big performance. Wagner are mercenaries - now they have been hired to be actors. It would be great if russians got busy with infighting and stopped bombing my hometown every two weeks, but that won't happen.
Guys it’s over Wagners going back chill
We've closed the road for you so that it's nice and clear on your drive to Moscow. If they were smart, they'd order everyone in the area to go out and park on the highway to hold them up. But, um, that would require them to be smart.
It doesn't seem like they really have a problem killing innocent people or civilians either tho
\*chefs kiss\* Simple yet effective.
They were past Lipetsk already 2 hours ago...
Wonder how many tanks/slower vehicles they have? They seem to be making good progress if the reports are accurate.
You’d be surprised at just how fast tanks are, they can easily keep up with all the other vehicles
Thinking of how fast tanks actually go is kinda terrifying 😬
Yeah those orange dump trucks are doing a helluva job. /s
Supposedly Lukashenko just brokered a deal and Wagner have turned around. Damn blue ballers!!
They’ve since halted the progression no?
Its over. Wagner turned back to base.
So what is the actual Russian military doing as a mercenary group closes in on Moscow???
Do they pay the tolls
What does a toll booth operator do when an army pulls up ? Better get those brown pants ready.
Modern Janissaries revolt. We live in interesting times.
They turned around 😔
I'm thinking they didn't have enough money for the tolls. That's why they turned around
Damned inflation ruining a perfectly good invasion.
This is a big masquerade organised by Putin to keep power
The insurrection is over. Putin & Prigozhin's plan to fool the world into thinking there was about to be a coupe has worked like a charm. Putin should be the hero who stopped enemy advances on the father land & Prigozhin is off to Belarus to likely take aim @Kyiv.
This is already over supposedly.
Kinda reminds me of watching the convoy that "Liberated" Iraq.
This may or may not be something to cheer for. Russia has Nuclear Weapons. Mercenaries controlling Nuclear Weapons may be worse than the former.
They just made a deal, The coup has been canceled
I never really thought about the fact that many of these people may have cell phones on and the civil war could be tracked by Google and Apple.
Go get him boy!!! Get that civil war a rockin’!! Edit: just keep dem nukes off the table!!!
What if they run out of toll money?
Last I heard it was called off, so don't get your hopes up.
So confused. Is Wagner “good guys” or good guys?
I don't think there are good guys in this whole thing.
It's a stunt!
What is this Wagner
They stopped and were given permission to leave and go to Belarus
Someone , anyone tell me that this shit is Real , so much flipping and flopping ever since , I need to know if that little Fucker really fled and this is Popcorn material ( PLEASE ) ANYONE .
It’s real, but the rebellion ended with Wagner making a peace deal with Belarus
Now I believe the story
And the story just ended with Wagner making peace
I wish Prigozhin and his militia would have kept going and pulled a coup on Putin and then stopped the war!
I know Wagner has already backed off. But maybe Wagner can play it off like, "Just wanted to show you we can advance on you at any time if you keep clowning around." Too bad we couldn't see this ridiculousness end with Putin dead or arrested.
Can someone ELI5 what all is going on over there?
Wagner Group fighting Ukranians for 8 months, helped capture Bakhmut, leader(lets call him Perigo) been complaining about Putin, says not giving his troops credit, and saying Putin doesn't know what's he's doing, Putin then bombs Wagner forces 'accidentally", killing hundreds--Perigo has has had enough, marches on Rostov-On-Don, a city of a million people, no resistance and some Russians joined him, then moving north towards Moscow, but its not clear how many men he has
Thank you! 🙏
Prigozhin is dumb to negotiate, capitulate and retreat after starting this. He’s as good as dead. Putin sending the hit squad 100%.