Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko revealed that Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the leader of Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group, has returned to Russia after his failed rebellion against Russian defense officials. Lukashenko confirmed that Prigozhin is now in St. Petersburg, stating this in an interview with Belarus’ state-owned news agency. It was previously reported on June 27 that Prigozhin was in Belarus as part of a deal brokered by Lukashenko between Moscow and the Wagner Group, although this information could not be independently verified by The Washington Post.
In Ukraine, the death toll from a rocket attack in Lviv has risen to at least four people, with 34 individuals sustaining injuries. Regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyy provided this update on Telegram. The explosions in Lviv are considered the most significant attack on civilian infrastructure in the city since the war began. Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska also condemned the attack, sharing a video showcasing the damage and emphasizing the terror inflicted on civilians away from the front lines.
Now, let’s delve into the latest developments of the war and its global impacts.
Amid heightened rhetoric from both sides, an analysis published by the Institute for the Study of War on Wednesday highlights the unlikelihood of Moscow causing a nuclear disaster. The think tank based in D.C. suggests that the escalation in provocative statements is likely a tactic to accuse Ukraine of irresponsible behavior near the plant as NATO prepares for its upcoming meeting next week.
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