Russia accuses Wagner boss of armed mutiny. Tanks in the streets in Moscow

<p>There was a very late bid in the oil market today that may have materialized as major events started to unfold in Russia.</p><p>In a video last week, Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to say that his 25,000 strong militia was heading to Moscow to oust the leadership of the defense ministry.</p><p>"Those who destroyed our lads, who destroyed the lives of many tens of thousands of Russian soldiers, will be punished. I ask that no one offer resistance… We will consider anyone who tries to resist a threat and quickly destroy them," he said.</p><p>Not surprisingly, Russian officials didn't take that well and today accused Prigozhin of armed mutiny. </p><p>They appear to be genuinely afraid of some kind of civil war after the deputy commander of Russia's forces said in a video to "stop the columns and return them to their permanent bases."</p><p>The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) also released a statement saying not to obey “Criminal and Dangerous Orders by Yevgeny Prigozhin and to assist the Russian Armed Forces and FSB in apprehending him alongside other Wagner Commanders.”</p><p>Along with that, there are all kinds of rumours about what's happening on the ground.</p><p>This could amount to nothing or to civil war but keep a very close eye on Russia this weekend.</p>

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.