The UK Ministry of Defense released a statement via social networks this Sunday (13) suggesting a change in the funding of the Wagner Group, which will now be under the “responsibility” of Belarus.
The folder said there was a “real possibility” of this exchange with Russia, which until then was considered a major supporter of the mercenary group’s operations.
The body believes the move was made after the paramilitary chief’s mutiny failed. Evgeny Prigogine Against Putin’s government, which led to many members of Wagner going into exile in Belarus. Dictator Alexander Lukashenko was responsible for brokering a deal between Russia and the bloc.
Also in the report, the ministry indicated that the change in funding would lead to a restructuring of the paramilitary regime that would include downsizing of personnel as a way to save costs with personnel and equipment.
The arrival of mercenaries in Belarus has raised alarm in Poland, which recently sent more than 2,000 troops to the border after accusing the neighbor of encroaching on its airspace.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that “with the help of the Russians, Belarus is testing the reaction capacity of Poland and its allies” of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
