Putin addresses fallout from Wagner rebellion, no criminal charges to be filed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the recent armed revolt led by popular mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group fighters almost triggered a "civil war" in Russia. The criminal investigation into Prigozhin and his troops was formally closed on Tuesday, as they had "ceased (criminal) activities." Prigozhin was allowed to leave Russia for neighboring Belarus under the deal with the Kremlin. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Prigozhin had arrived in Belarus, and Russian nuclear weapons are being guarded by Belarusian security forces. Putin credited the military with stopping the chaos and called for a moment of silence to honor those killed in the uprising.