The gist: A puzzling video unveiled this Wednesday, July 19, could be the first public image of Evguéni Prigojine since his failed mutiny attempt.
Would Yevgeny Prigoyine have returned? While he’s doing fine, CNN revealed that a video released this Wednesday, July 19, appeared to show the Wagner founder greeting his fighters in Belarus. If the video hasn’t been checked yet, it could be his first public appearance since last month’s failed coup attempt.
“Welcome to Belarusian land!”
“Welcome folks! I am happy to welcome you all. Welcome to Belarusian land! We fought with dignity! We’ve done a lot for Russia,” says the man, who is yet to be confirmed. from Prigozhin. The video was shared by Pro Wagner Telegram channels. The video appears to be unedited and the file’s metadata indicates it was created on Wednesday morning. The quality of the video is poor and it was shot in very low light conditions.
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Yevgueni’s main messages:
“- what is happening now at the front is a disgrace that we do not have to take part in
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In the video, Prigozhin criticizes the planning and implementation of military operations in Ukraine: “What is happening now at the front is a disgrace that we do not have to take part in. We have to wait for the moment when we can fully present our evidence.” ” he said second largest in the world.”
“We must prepare”
The Wagner founder went on to suggest that their stay in Belarus might be temporary and urged his fighters to prepare for the trip. “We have to prepare, improve and embark on a new journey to Africa,” he said.
Wagner’s fighters arrived in Belarus on Tuesday, a CNN analysis of satellite imagery and social media videos showed. The fate of Wagner leader Prigozhin, meanwhile, remained a subject of speculation.