In a stunning turn of events, a high-ranking Russian general has been apprehended on charges of siding with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the reputed head of the Wagner paramilitary group, during their armed insurrection against the Russian government.

According to the Moscow Times, a Russian state media outlet, multiple sources have confirmed that General Sergei Surovikin was arrested due to his perceived allegiance to Prigozhin during the rebellion.

One insider described the arrest, stating, “He chose the side [of Prigozhin during the rebellion] and they grabbed him by the balls.”

When questioned about Surovikin’s whereabouts, an unidentified source replied, “We don’t even comment on this information through internal channels.” Such secrecy only fuels speculation and raises concerns about the gravity of the situation.

Another informant shed light on Surovikin’s motivations, suggesting that he sided with Prigozhin “for power.”

The Moscow Times attributed the initial report of Surovikin’s arrest to a prominent military blogger within Russia. This disclosure further underscores the significance of these developments and the impact they could have on the nation’s security.

In a separate report by The New York Times, U.S. officials claimed that Surovikin possessed prior knowledge of Prigozhin’s plans to launch a rebellion against Russia’s military establishment. Such insider information, if substantiated, could implicate other Russian generals in supporting Prigozhin’s activities.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) expressed his concern over the situation, noting that Prigozhin must have had several accomplices within Russia to execute such a brazen feat.

The rapid deployment of forces from Ukraine to within two hours of Moscow in less than a day suggests meticulous planning and extensive preparation.

“This is something that would have had to be planned for a significant amount of time to be executed in the manner in which it was,” Turner emphasized.

As disclosed by The Wall Street Journal, Prigozhin’s audacious plan allegedly involved capturing Russia’s military leaders. However, due to heightened vigilance within the country’s security apparatus, particularly the feared Federal Security Service (FSB), previously known as the KGB, Prigozhin was forced to move forward sooner than he intended.

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