#BREAKING Putin will make a number of important statements this evening.

There will also be statements from Lukashenko.

Investors react negatively to the joint speech of Putin and Lukashenko.

Reshuffle rumors in Russia.

Kremlin:

Putin's statement "without exaggeration will determine the fate of Russia”.

Beginning of Putin's address at 22:10, in less than 10 minutes.

Vladimir Putin's appeal to the Russians has begun.

Putin thanked the Russians for endurance, solidarity and patriotism, noted that any blackmail and turmoil are doomed to failure.

Putin:

The organizers of the rebellion, having betrayed the country, betrayed those who were with them.

Putin suggested that the Wagner fighters conclude contracts with the Ministry of Defense, either quit or leave for Belarus.

That’s all.

Belarusian state media reports that Lukashenka will answer journalists' questions tomorrow, there is no talk of an emergency appeal.

Putin is holding a meeting with the participation of the heads of law enforcement agencies.

Shoigu present.

Peskov said he did not say that Putin's appeal would "change the fate of Russia"

“It was fake”