Russian Mercenaries Reflect on Failed Rebellion and Prepare to Move to Belarus Amid Smear Campaign and Leadership Purge Rumors

Former and current fighters of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, reflect on the botched rebellion led by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, expressing resentment and uncertainty about the company's future. Some fighters blame Prigozhin for pitting Russian soldiers against each other for personal gain, while others remain loyal to him. The rebellion, which aimed to take down corrupt military leaders, resulted in reputational damage, casualties, and destruction of military assets. The fate of the Wagner Group remains uncertain, with the possibility of losing state funding and no longer participating in the war in Ukraine.