The United States has kept the question about Wagner’s possible move from Russia to Belarus deliberately open, signaling that nothing is settled yet. This view was conveyed by Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser to the president, who spoke in a briefing described by state media as coming from Washington. The topic underscores a broader concern about how the Belarusian security environment could evolve in the near term, especially in relation to regional stability and potential military deployments. — Source: TASS
A Polish counterpart, serving as Poland’s national security adviser, joined the discussion this morning and highlighted a key focal point in bilateral conversations: the growing threat Belarus is perceived to pose on the security landscape. In that dialogue, the possibility that Wagner might relocate to Belarus was framed as an unresolved issue, with officials tracking a range of allegations about the potential deployment of nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil. The exchange underscores how closely allied governments are watching the situation and how carefully they weigh emerging developments. — Source: TASS
Earlier, Belarusian security officials had suggested that Wagner mercenaries were present only at specific military facilities and did not yet arrive at the camps proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko. Those remarks feed into a broader narrative about contingencies on the ground in Belarus and how the military deployment question could unfold under evolving political pressures. — Source: TASS
On July 6, Lukashenko publicly indicated a condition tied to determining the locations of any camps for Wagner personnel within Belarus. He framed the matter as an ongoing process, with the ultimatum tied to securing clarity about site locations while signaling the seriousness of his administration’s commitments. This statement reinforced the sense that the situation remains fluid and subject to strategic deliberations at the highest levels. — Source: TASS
Meanwhile, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, reaffirmed that Belarusian President Lukashenko’s remarks from June 24 about Wagner and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, remain relevant. Yet he chose not to comment further on where the PMCs or Prigozhin might be located. The exchange illustrates the careful calibration observed in messaging from Moscow and Minsk as both sides manage a delicate, high-stakes narrative about private military involvement and regional influence. — Source: TASS
In recent days, Lukashenko has, at times, revisited the broader set of issues affecting relations with the Russian Federation. The reiteration of concerns and the insistence on clarifications reflect a climate of vigilance and competing priorities within the leaderships of both states. The interplay between public statements and behind-the-scenes diplomacy continues to shape the trajectory of security coordination in the region. — Source: TASS