Russia: the anti-terrorist regime decreed in Moscow, a first in the capital

What atmosphere reigns in the Russian capital since the rebellion of the Wagner group? “Many uncertainties at the moment in Moscow, because the Kremlin has not hidden the seriousness of the situation“, reports journalist Luc Lacroix live from Moscow (Russia), Saturday, June 24. “The anti-terrorist regime has been decreed. It is the very first time in the Russian capital and it gives exceptional powers to law enforcement to be able to carry out requisitions or searches without the need for a warrant“, he details.

No general panic

The highway coming from the south towards Moscow was also cut off to traffic. “A little everywhere in the city, the Russian policemen are quite visible, we noted it“, continues Luc Lacroix. Residents said they were worriedbut no general panic. Some continue to sightsee as if nothing had happened“, declares the journalist, specifying that the feelings which dominate are amazement and astonishment.