Russian President Vladimir Putin categorically denied the existence of the Wagner private military company, stating that there is no legal recognition for such organizations. This statement comes in response to the group’s failed revolt last month, which posed a significant threat to Putin’s rule during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
In an interview with a Russian newspaper, Putin recounted a meeting at the Kremlin attended by 35 Wagner commanders, including their leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, on June 29. Just days before this gathering, Prigozhin and his troops launched a brief but impactful rebellion against Moscow authorities.
During the meeting, Putin proposed that Wagner’s troops remain in Ukraine under the command of their direct leader. However, Wagner rejected this offer. Putin had previously given the mercenaries the option to sign contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry, move to Belarus, or retire from service.
The specifics of the deal that ended the rebellion remain unclear, including Prigozhin’s fate and the terms of amnesty granted to him and his mercenaries. Nevertheless, the Wagner mercenaries are currently in the process of surrendering their weapons to the Russian military, indicating a potential end to their operations in Ukraine.
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