Russian Wagner Mercenaries Spotted in Belarus

Fighters from the Wagner mercenary group have been instructing Belarusian soldiers at a military range southeast of Minsk, according to Belarusian defense ministry sources. This is the first indication that part of the deal to end the Wagner mutiny in Russia may be underway. Wagner fighters have been in Belarus since at least Tuesday, and they were seen training Belarusian soldiers in various military disciplines. The Kremlin struck a deal with Wagner's chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, to move the mercenaries to Belarus in exchange for dropping mutiny charges. The presence of Wagner fighters in Belarus raises concerns due to their proximity to Moscow and their reputation as one of the world's most battle-hardened mercenary forces.