Wagner Chief is still in Russia informs Belarusian President
On July 6, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Prigozhin is in St. Petersburg and his Wagner troops have remained at the camps they had stayed in before their abortive mutiny.
The recent events in Russia have caused shockwaves around the world, with the nation’s mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner troops at the forefront.
On July 6, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Prigozhin is in St. Petersburg and his Wagner troops have remained at the camps they had stayed in before their abortive mutiny.
The aborted rebellion was the biggest threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power and exposed the Kremlin's vulnerability. Prigozhin’s troops had quickly swept over the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don and captured military headquarters there before marching on the Russian capital in what he himself described as a “march of justice” to oust the Russian Defence Minister and the General Staff chief.
The march was stopped at 200 kilometres from Moscow as part of a deal brokered by Mr Lukashenko. The failed coup d'etat has raised questions about the Kremlin's control and grip on Russia's security apparatus. It is believed that the mutiny was sparked by a disagreement between Mr Prigozhin and the Russian Defence Minister over pay and conditions for his troops.
The rebellion has also been seen as an embarrassment for the Kremlin, which has been accused of deploying mercenaries to fight in conflicts in Ukraine and Syria without informing the public.
Mr Lukashenko also stated that he is still seeking more guarantees from the Russian authorities regarding the security of his soldiers. This complex issue is still ongoing as the world watches to see how Russia will handle this pressing problem.
The Belarusian President also said “It’s a very complex issue and it’s ongoing.” The abortive rebellion by Mr. Prigozhin's mercenaries has raised questions about the Kremlin's control and grip on Russia's security apparatus. It is believed the mutiny was sparked by a disagreement between Mr. Prigozhin and the Russian Defence Minister over pay and conditions for his troops.
The rebellion was also seen as an embarrassment for the Kremlin, which was accused of deploying mercenaries to fight in conflicts in Ukraine and Syria without telling the public.