Although Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to praise his former aide and the leader of the Wagner group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, he couldn't conceal his lingering resentment toward him.

The killing of Wagner's leader Yevgeny Prigozhin unexpectedly provided the Russian Ministry of Defense and the government with a new opportunity to restructure this quasi-military organization.

In an unexpected move, Belarusian President Lukashenko invited the Wagner Group to train his army in a speech delivered on June 30, 2023, on the country's Independence Day.

As Wagner’s revolt enters its second week, its forces have relocated, and its leader is hiding in Belarus, where the group’s presence has alarmed Eastern European countries.

Armed tribesmen in Sinai released a controversial video on June 24, showcasing their transformation into an unofficial quasi-military force, coinciding with the Russian mercenaries' rebellion against Putin's regime.