Belarus Enlists Wagner Mercenaries for Defense Force Training

Belarus claims that Wagner mercenaries are assisting in training its defence forces, with more mercenaries reportedly arriving in the country as part of a deal brokered by President Lukashenko. State-controlled TV channel Voen TV showed footage of Wagner fighters wearing masks while instructing Belarusian soldiers in shooting and medical assistance. The number of Russian mercenaries that arrived in Belarus has not been disclosed, but there are reports of over 100 vehicles heading towards the camp where Wagner is located. In Russia, Wagner's main base in the Krasnodar region is closing down, and the group is relocating to new deployment sites after striking a deal to end their rebellion in exchange for amnesty and permission to move to Belarus.