World must use Russia's lack of unity, Ukraine consul in Barcelona says after Wagner rebellion

The Ukrainian consul in Barcelona, Vorobyov Artem, has said that the rebellion led by Wagner group in Russia this weekend is a "clear sign" that Russia lacks unity.

Referring to the mutiny involving troops led by mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin marching on Moscow on Saturday and taking control of cities such as Rostov-on-Don, Artem said "there are disputes within the parties in power and there is no unity or consent."

"The world must make the most of it."

"We could expect riots inside Russia, we hoped [the rebellion] had developed further, but sadly it finished," he added during a visit to the Spanish army barracks in Sant Climent Sescebes, in northeastern Catalonia.

Ukrainian soldiers being trained to lead teams in frontline

Talking to the press, Artem and the Spanish government's delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, explained that some 40 Ukrainian soldiers are being trained in the site.

These individuals are part of the 350 soldiers that are being trained across Spain at the moment under a program shared between the Spanish defense ministry and NATO – since the war broke out, 150 Ukrainians have been in Sant Climent Sescebes and 1,500 in the whole of Spain.

These soldiers will learn how to lead teams of five to six people on the frontline.

"They have to learn how to guide and motivate them," said Prieto, who added that they aim to "save lives."

Most of the individuals in the barracks have been injured in the war but wish to return to combat – they used to be civilians, with occupations such as dentists, carpenters, or plumbers.

"When they finish classes, they want more because they know they only have six weeks," explained Artem.

"This is not just an internship and after this they go home and watch TV, they go back to the frontline to risk their lives, therefore they are very strict with themselves."