Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has revealed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, is currently in Russia. Prigozhin’s whereabouts had been unknown since he was last seen in southern Russia during a short-lived armed rebellion last month.
As part of a deal to resolve the mutiny, charges against Prigozhin were dropped, and he was expected to be permitted to relocate to Belarus. Lukashenko played a pivotal role in brokering this agreement, which led to the resolution of the rebellion.
The involvement of Prigozhin and the Wagner group in the armed uprising raised concerns about their activities and intentions. Wagner, a private military company, has been linked to various conflicts and has drawn international scrutiny.
President Lukashenko’s disclosure sheds light on the outcome of the mutiny and the current location of Prigozhin. The details surrounding his presence in Russia and the circumstances of his departure from Belarus remain undisclosed.
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