There have been numerous reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin's presidential plane took off from Moscow's Vnukovo airport and then headed north-west
Addressing the nation, Putin said: "Some Russians have been tricked into a criminal adventure", without mentioning Wagner mercenary group, BBC reported.
Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said that his men had crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia and were ready to go "all the way" against the Russian military.
The dialogue will be held in Johannesburg on July 18-20 to deliberate on issues of mutual interest, and it will be attended by party leaders and representatives of political parties across the world