Armed Russian Rebel 'Prigozhin' Missing for Second Day

President Putin Returns to Work After Rebellion Ends

The whereabouts of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian private military company Wagner Group and the instigator of an armed rebellion in Russia, remain unknown for the second day. There is speculation that Prigozhin may be hiding to ensure his safety.

The U.S. think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released a related report on the 25th (local time), stating, "Prigozhin's whereabouts have been unknown since he left Rostov-on-Don on the 24th."

ISW explained that Russian media outlet RTVI reported that "Prigozhin sent a message of well-being" and said he would answer all questions once communication is possible.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian private military company Wagner Group

Earlier, Prigozhin criticized the Russian military leadership and launched an armed rebellion on the 24th. He advanced from Ukraine to near Moscow, Russia, but withdrew his forces the next day through mediation by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

During this process, Prigozhin agreed to seek asylum in Belarus. However, as his whereabouts remain unknown for the second day, various speculations are emerging both inside and outside Russia.

Some expect that since Belarus is Russia's closest ally, Prigozhin may be trying to stay hidden until his safety is secured. Currently, Russian authorities continue to investigate charges related to Prigozhin's armed rebellion.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has returned to work following the Wagner rebellion incident. The Kremlin announced that President Putin attended the forum "Engineers of the Future," held on the 26th, focused on youth workforce development, via video conference.

On the same day, President Putin also held a phone call with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to discuss international matters. According to the Kremlin, President Raisi expressed full support for President Putin and the Russian leadership regarding the Wagner Group's armed rebellion incident.

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