The Impact of Prigozhin's Death on Russia's War Efforts

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner mercenary group, is unlikely to have a significant impact on Russia's war in Ukraine, as the group had already withdrawn most of its forces from the country after a failed rebellion. Experts believe that Wagner, with its diversified interests and skilled personnel, will continue to operate, particularly in Africa. Prigozhin's death raises questions about the group's future leadership, with Maj. Gen. Andrei V. Averyanov being a possible candidate. Despite Wagner's previous involvement in Ukraine, experts suggest that its role there has been negligible, and it is disintegrating or reinventing itself even before Prigozhin's death.