Prigozhin appeared in the video, wearing a Wagner military uniform and carrying a Kalashnikov rifle. In the background, a barren area, and a number of members of the group and 3 vehicles appeared from a distance.
Al Arabiya.net – Agencies
Posted on: August 21, 2023: 09:52 PM GST Last updated: August 21, 2023: 11:47 PM GST
The commander of the Russian private military “Wagner” group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, appeared in a video clip he posted on his “Telegram” channel on Monday evening, hinting that he is in Africa where the group’s activities are expanding.
In the video, Prigozhin was wearing the “Wagner” military uniform and carrying a “Kalashnikov” rifle. In the background, a barren area, and a number of the group’s members and 3 vehicles appeared from afar.
Prigozhin said in the brief video: “We work. The temperature is above fifty degrees Celsius, which we like,” indicating that he is in an African country.
“The Wagner Group conducts reconnaissance and research activities, which makes Russia more powerful on all continents,” the Wagner commander added.
He hinted at his presence in Africa, saying, “A freer Africa. Justice and happiness for African nations. We fight al-Qaeda, ISIS and other groups.”
And he added, “We are continuing with recruitment operations and continuing to carry out the tasks that we have been assigned and pledged to carry out.”
Prigozhin did not explicitly mention where or when the video was recorded, but in his speech he hinted that he is in Africa, where the heat is high these days and where the group, whose name resurfaced after the military coup in Niger, is active.
It was reported that the “Wagner” leader had moved to Africa, especially after a message he posted on his “Telegram” channel, in which he confirmed that he would continue to focus his efforts on the African market.
Wagner is active in a number of African countries, most notably Central Africa and Mali.
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2023-08-21 19:47:06
