Wagner mutiny fallout: Prigozhin says group 'fought for survival'

The head of Wagner Group has released his first statement since the group's armed mutiny on June 24th.
In an 11 minute audio recording, Prigozhin explained that Wagner was bound to be disbanded.

He said Belarusian president Aleksander Lukashenko offered a solution for the group to continue working legally in Russia.

He also compared his march to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - saying troops of Wagner's level could have completed Russia's special military operation in 24 hours.

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[doom]

At this point Prigojin either fakes his death or Putin will make it a real death.

That's what happens in a coup. You win or you die. And the dumbass turned back midway.

[CineGisticMedia]

Highly doubt that immunity deal will be followed.

[hanaczvalingova]

We'll see movies about Prigozin, for sure. About rebellion, secret services, etc.

[jilldawson]

Putin will do 2 things:
1. consolidate the remaining "non-mutiny" members of the Wagner forces into the Russian Army.
2. replace Wagner forces with the Chechen forces. The Chechen forces are more salvaged and blood-thirstier than the Wagner forces.

[wisemansangalala]

They have been crying for weapons and now they are where tactical nukes where deployed... What I'm I even saying..

[oddjam]

I haven't heard any experts say the counter offensive has faltered.. im fact i mostly hear that its ambiguous as to whether they've even begun in earnest. Weird take

[lilacer]

30 fighters were killed. I thought Prigozhin said it was 2000 who were killed by the Russian military

[MichaelPetersFenwicks]

Prigiozhin does not own wagner. Therefore let him explain its ownership structure other than the Russian Government.

[truthplease]

12 months to take bakhmut
Could have taken Kiev in 24 hours….
Always guaranteed a laugh off the tough talking Russians

[OldManPaxusYT]

everyting is all so weird this last 5-10 years... It just seems to be getting weirder.... 😣

[MarcoJr]

F&B industry Progozin boss put on a good show. Give him an Oscar award!

[sul]

Al Jazeera after 100 years: Wagner advancing into Russia, Putin trapped in one room.

[florin-titusniculescu]

are you using some "ai" spellchecker ? and it made up a new word meaning " mutiny for munitions " ?

[paspa]

I wouldn’t believe this, if it wasn’t by Al Jazeera.

[DJRAZEHALE]

I love how they say they were showing the weaknesses by entering the country who trusts them, which would mean they wouldn't show resistance

[RorkesDriftVC]

Remember what Trump said when Putin invaded Ukraine, "Putin's a genius." These two geniuses deserve each other.

[philcollier]

If you can't be bothered to check your headlines, why should we believe that you check your stories?

[dapooramericanhomesteadfar]

Prigozhin: we are Russia best fighting force
Putin: yes you are. I will send you to the front line because you are the best in Russia.
Prigozhin: we are being surrounded. Send reinforcement
Putin: i can't hear you. My China 5g drop
🤣🤣🤣🤣

[imllendream]

"Russia lost its best fighters (Wagner) - Really?
You don't look like a 10yr old boy right?
Quit being a kid reporter.

[taxapuone]

any guess how long prigozhin would survive