Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has appeared in his first video since leading a short-lived mutiny in June. In footage possibly shot in Africa and published on August 21 on Telegram channels affiliated with the Wagner group, Prigozhin is seen standing in a desert area in camouflage and with a rifle in his hands. In the video, which has not been verified, Prigozhin said Wagner is recruiting and predicts that the group will fulfill its assigned tasks, suggesting the group is fighting terrorist groups such as Islamic State in Africa. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Wagner Mercenary Group Leader Appears In First Video Since Mutiny, Hints He's In Africa
Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared in a video that was possibly shot in Africa.