Vladimir Putin thanks Alexander Lukashenko for work done in resolving PMC Wagner situation

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for successfully handling a recent situation involving the private military company “Wagner”. The press service of the Belarusian president made the announcement, stating that Lukashenko provided Putin with a detailed report on the negotiations with the management of PMC “Wagner”. In response, Putin supported and thanked his Belarusian colleague for the work done.

Simultaneously, reports emerged that PMC “Wagner” is preparing to abandon its headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, which is allegedly being used by the Kremlin to direct military aggression against Ukraine.

In a separate development, Putin made several phone calls to his colleagues in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, and there are speculations that he may have also contacted Turkish President Erdogan.

Earlier today, Putin briefed Lukashenko on the situation in southern Russia concerning PMC “Wagner”. The Belarusian media reported that both leaders agreed to take joint action. Following their discussion, Lukashenko held talks with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of PMC “Wagner”, in coordination with Putin. The negotiations lasted throughout the day and resulted in an agreement to prevent any bloodshed on Russian territory. Lukashenko proposed that the movement of Wagner’s armed men on Russian soil be halted, and Prigozhin accepted the offer. Further steps to de-escalate tensions were also discussed.

The situation has had economic repercussions, as Prigozhin’s actions caused the Russian ruble to plummet. Leading Russian banks are now quoting the local currency at levels above 100 rubles per dollar.

Currently, there is a profitable and acceptable option on the table to resolve the situation while ensuring the security of PMC “Wagner” fighters. Lukashenko also held two meetings with Belarus’ security leadership to address the situation.

In a statement, Prigozhin declared that he would halt his march towards Moscow to prevent any Russian bloodshed. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected.

What actions did Belarusian President Lukashenko take to successfully handle the situation involving PMC “Wagner”?

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for successfully handling a recent situation involving the private military company “Wagner”. The press service of the Belarusian president made the announcement, stating that Lukashenko provided Putin with a detailed report on the negotiations with the management of PMC “Wagner”. In response, Putin supported and thanked his Belarusian colleague for the work done.

In a surprising twist, reports have emerged that PMC “Wagner” is preparing to abandon its headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, amidst allegations that it is being used by the Kremlin for military aggression against Ukraine.

Amidst these developments, Putin has been busy making strategic phone calls to his counterparts in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, and there are even speculations that he may have reached out to Turkish President Erdogan.

Earlier today, Putin briefed Lukashenko on the situation in southern Russia concerning PMC “Wagner”. The media in Belarus reported that both leaders have agreed to take joint action. Following their discussion, Lukashenko held talks with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of PMC “Wagner”, under the coordination of Putin. The negotiations lasted throughout the day and resulted in an agreement to prevent any bloodshed on Russian soil. Lukashenko proposed putting a halt to the movement of armed men from Wagner on Russian territory, and Prigozhin accepted the offer. They also discussed further steps to de-escalate tensions, demonstrating their commitment to finding a peaceful resolution.

The ramifications of this situation have extended to the economy, causing the Russian ruble to plummet. Leading Russian banks are now quoting the local currency at levels above 100 rubles per dollar.

Currently, there appears to be a profitable and acceptable option on the table to resolve the situation, while ensuring the security of PMC “Wagner” fighters. To address the situation, Lukashenko has also conducted two meetings with Belarus’ security leadership.

In a statement, Prigozhin declared that he would halt his march towards Moscow to prevent any Russian bloodshed. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are eagerly awaited.