The Unraveling of Prigozhin's Influence in Eastern Europe
TL;DR
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian billionaire and leader of the Wagner Group, is facing an uncertain future following the failed mutiny in Russia. Prigozhin's whereabouts are unknown, but he is believed to be in Belarus, a Russian ally. However, experts suggest that Belarus may not be a safe place for him, given Putin's history of dealing with traitors. Prigozhin may choose to leave Belarus and relocate to Africa, where his companies and soldiers have had business operations for years. The future of the Wagner Group itself is unclear, as Putin has ordered the group to be brought under the direct control of the Defense Ministry.
Topics:worldworld-affairs#belarus#russia#vladimir-putin#wagner-group#world-affairs#yevgeny-prigozhin
- Africa Or Death? Prigozhin Unlikely To Remain In Belarus For Long Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- Prigozhin surrendered too quickly, occupiers in Ukraine did not have time to lose heart – Ukraine's Foreign Minister Yahoo News
- One Winner From the Prigozhin-Putin Mess Is Already Cashing In: Belarus' Lukashenko The Daily Beast
- Russia's Godfather Is Losing It - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- A pause in Putin’s plans The Seattle Times
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