<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday made a statement to the nation about Saturday's aborted armed mutiny in which he thanked Wagner mercenary fighters and commanders who had stood down to avoid bloodshed.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/russia-vs-wagner-group-how-the-two-militaries-match-up-1231415.html" target="_blank">Russia vs Wagner group: How the two militaries match up</a></strong></p>.<p>Putin said he would honour his promise to allow Wagner fighters to relocate to Belarus if they wanted, or to sign a contract with the Defence Ministry or simply return to their families.</p>.<p>He made no mention of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led the mutiny.</p>
<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday made a statement to the nation about Saturday's aborted armed mutiny in which he thanked Wagner mercenary fighters and commanders who had stood down to avoid bloodshed.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/russia-vs-wagner-group-how-the-two-militaries-match-up-1231415.html" target="_blank">Russia vs Wagner group: How the two militaries match up</a></strong></p>.<p>Putin said he would honour his promise to allow Wagner fighters to relocate to Belarus if they wanted, or to sign a contract with the Defence Ministry or simply return to their families.</p>.<p>He made no mention of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led the mutiny.</p>