According to the breaking news, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner group consisting of mercenaries in Russia, stopped his advance to Moscow as a result of the agreement reached through the mediation of Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko. As part of the agreement, Prigozhin went to Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made statements regarding the rebellion of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, which ended in Russia thanks to his mediation. Expressing that Wagner’s leader Evgeny Prigojin came to Belarus by plane, Lukashenko said, “Yes, indeed, he is in Belarus today.”
“I RECOMMENDED PUTIN NOT TO HAPPEN”
Stating that he spoke with Putin on the phone about the increasing crisis in the south of Russia at 10:00 local time last Saturday, Lukashenko said, “As far as I understand, the most dangerous thing is not what the situation is, but how it can develop and its consequences. I also realized that it was a drastic decision to end the rebellion. “I suggested to Putin not to rush it,” he said.
TELEPHONE THE PHONE CALL
Noting that he suggested contacting Prigojin, Lukashenko stated that Putin later told him that Prigojin would not answer phone calls, so he tried to find phone numbers to contact Prigojin.
Stating that he reached Prigojin at 11:00 local time, Lukashenko said that the first 30 minutes of the phone call he had with Prigojin took place in an abusive manner and said, “Of course, he apologized beforehand and started to tell me everything with these obscene words.”
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OPENED AGAINST WAGNER IN RUSSIA
In a written statement made by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), noting that those who participated in the 1-day riot gave up their criminal acts on June 24, “It was decided to close the criminal investigation on June 27, taking into account the situation in question and other important conditions for the investigation process. ‘ were used.
In the statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that studies are continuing on the transfer of heavy military equipment in the hands of Wagner to the Russian army. “Preparations continue for the transfer of Wagner’s heavy military equipment to the Russian Armed Forces,” the statement said.
“OUR PURPOSE WAS TO PROTEST THIS SITUATION, NOT TO TEPEAT THE MANAGEMENT”
Prigojin said in the 11-minute audio recording he released yesterday after the rebellion in Russia, “No one agreed to sign a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense. The existence of the Wagner group was to end on July 1,” and said, “Our aim was not to overthrow the administration, but to protest this situation.” he said.
PUTIN SAID “THEY WILL BE PUNISHED”
Addressing the nation before the agreement reached between the parties, Putin emphasized that Wagner’s rebellion was a ‘betrayal’ and stated that those who participated in this uprising would be punished. “What we are facing is a complete betrayal. Excessive ambitions and self-interest led to betrayal. To betray our country, our people, and the cause in which the soldiers and commanders of the Wagner group fought and died side by side with our other units and subunits. Those who deliberately enter the path of betrayal, armed Those who prepare rebellions and those who engage in blackmail and terror methods will be punished, they will give their accounts both before the law and before our nation. he said.
(DHA-UAV)