Dmitry Peskovspokesperson Kremlin and one of the key faces of Russian power drew attention to the opinion of the Russian president this Friday: Vladimir Putinor if a member of the Government ordered the chief of the Wagner mercenaries to be killed, Evgeny PrigozhinHe died on Wednesday after a private jet crashed. where he travels, Lie. “I think that the Washington authorities’ reasons for what is happening in our country are a reflection of what has happened. general humiliation “To an overt extent by diplomatic means,” Peskov said. The spokesperson was referring to information disseminated by some Western media, of which official US sources are increasingly confident. Putin assassinated Prigozhin.
According to the Russian Administration Spokesperson, “all these speculations are presented from one angle.” “This is everything this is an absolute lie. And of course, it is necessary to rely only on the facts when addressing this issue here,” he added.
The Kremlin pointed out that it has not yet been fully confirmed that the head of the mercenaries died after the plane crash, as autopsy results are awaited. What is confirmed is that passenger list Wagner’s private jet included both Prigozhin and some of his men. reliable guysLike his deputy, Dmitri Utkin, he also stated that there were no survivors. Some Russian Telegram channels pointed out that although details such as the absence of a ring finger (from Prigozhin) or Utkin’s tattoos could identify them, there was no official confirmation.
Doubts from the West
The British Ministry of Defense noted on X (former Twitter) that the leader of the Wagner group was most likely dead, but stressed that there was “no conclusive evidence” that he was on board at the time of the incident. accident. “Russian authorities claim that 10 people on board, including Wagner’s owner, were killed. Evgeny Prigozhin. There is still no conclusive evidence that Prigozhin was on board, and he is known to have implemented extraordinary security measures.”
In the same thread, the British ministry stated that Prigozhin’s disappearance was “almost certain”. destabilizing effect in the Wagner group. Personal characteristics of Prigozhin: “hyperactivity, extraordinary courage, search for results and extreme brutality They got Wagner pregnant and they are unlikely to be matched by a successor,” says the Defense portfolio. In addition to Prigozhin, the group will miss two other key members, such as field commander Dmitri Utkin and logistics chief Valeri Chekalov.
The private jet incident occurred two months after Prigozhin led a never-conclusive revolt against the Russian president’s leadership. The possibility of the plane being shot down from London is also under consideration. deliberatelyAlthough the exact reason for the fall of the apparatus is not clear. The Russian investigation appears to be examining the theory that there was an incident. bomb on the plane.
US interest
Washington stated that it could be a murder probably self-affirmed putinAccording to US media citing anonymous official sources. actually the president Joe Biden Although he himself did not know exactly what had happened, he assured that it was “not surprising” that Prigozhin’s plane crashed. These words of the North American leader did not please the Kremlin, and Peskov criticized them and, in his own view, “that president of the united states to speculate on some tragic event of this or that nature”.
US officials expressed concern about the potential danger this could pose to national security; that’s why US Air Force Brigadier General Patrick Ryder assured them they’ll be on their toes at a press conference this Thursday. According to the military, the Wagner group is “a real threat”. “As with many threats, we will continue to monitor this,” he said.
A Pentagon spokesman noted that Wagner is currently “not a factor on the battlefield in Ukraine,” but cautioned that it is important to monitor the mercenary group’s activities in Africa. Central African Republic anyone Financial. “I don’t think anyone will ignore the potential danger associated with this group or its remnants. That’s why we will continue to monitor it closely,” Ryder reiterated.