Prigozhin’s First Statement After Failed Rebellion in Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin Breaks Silence After Armed Mutiny in Russia

In a bold and defiant statement, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss or potential former boss of the Wagner paramilitary group, addressed the recent rebellion that threatened to throw Russia into upheaval. Prigozhin’s statement, uploaded to one of his Telegram pages, clarified the group’s intentions and shed light on their actions.

“It was not our goal to overthrow the regime,” Prigozhin claimed. “We started our march because of an injustice.”

“We stopped at that moment, when it became clear that much blood would be spilled,” Prigozhin continued. “That’s why we believe that the demonstration of what we were planning to do was enough. Our decision to turn back had two factors: we didn’t want to spill Russian blood. Secondly, we marched as a demonstration of our protest.”

Prigozhin also expressed his soldiers’ resistance to signing contracts with the Russian government and hinted at the possibility of operating in Belarus. This statement comes amidst speculation that the Wagner group may be facing its end, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed an order requiring private mercenary groups to sign government contracts.

The Wagner paramilitary group, designated as a Transnational Criminal Organization by the U.S. government, has long been accused of committing war crimes. Prigozhin himself has a controversial past, having served nearly a decade in prison for various offenses.

Despite his troubled history, Prigozhin’s catering business, Concord Catering, received lucrative contracts from the Russian government, which allegedly served as a means for money laundering. With these funds, Prigozhin established Wagner, a group that has been involved in conflicts worldwide.

Experts describe Wagner as a “state-backed paramilitary cartel,” responsible for heinous acts such as massacres, rape, and resource exploitation in unstable countries. The group’s actions ultimately benefit the Russian government, as the resources they acquire are funneled back to the state.

Related: House Intel Chairman: Prigozhin Had ‘A Number Of Accomplices’ Inside Russia

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