So, it is quite possible that Yevgeny Prigozhin is having to manage Wagne resources quite carefully pending securing a fresh commission for his mercenary activities.īut, with the declining fortunes of President Putin, there remain more questions than answers in relation to Yevgeny Prigozhin's current and future role. The recent Africa Conference was an opportunity for Prigozhin to "market his wares" and to demonstrate that domestic issues in Russia and the war with Ukraine have not compromised the effectiveness or attractiveness of Wagner's mercenary export offering.īut, without revenue, who is paying for Wagner forces in Belarus? Some mercenaries have been assimilated into the Russian military, and some will be re-deployed to Wagner contacts around the world, but Vladimir Putin will not want to see a significant mercenary force anywhere near Russia - at least in the near term. Russia has become heavily reliant on the Wagner group, not only to deliver military success in Ukraine, but also to generate revenue and influence in conflict areas around the world. However, instead of meeting some untimely end or being exiled to Belarus, the mercenary leader made an appearance at last week's Russia-Africa conference, and Wagner forces are now appearing at Belarus military camps.
The news came in a voice note published by a Telegram channel affiliated with the Wagner group early this morning, with what appears be Prigozhin's voice, as speculation continues over the future of the group and its leader following an attempted rebellion in June.īut what is Yevgeny Prigozhin actually doing?įollowing Prigozhin's abortive "march for justice" last month, most analysts expected Prigozhin to face - at best - an uncertain future. Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin says that his Wagner Group is not currently recruiting fighters, but expects to do so in the future.
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