Lukashenko Confirms Wagner's Presence in Belarus and Demolition of Wagner Group Cemetery

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that the Russian mercenary group Wagner will remain in Belarus, following the reported death of its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash. Lukashenko did not specify the purpose or duration of their stay. He denied believing that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the assassination of Prigozhin and plans to keep 10,000 mercenaries in Belarus. The Russian authorities have denied allegations of involvement and are investigating the cause of the crash. The UK Ministry of Defence stated that while there is no definitive proof of Prigozhin's death, it is highly likely. Experts suggest that the move against Prigozhin and his associates is an attempt to eliminate Wagner as an independent organization.