According to an Institute for the Study of War (ISW) update, the recent deal orchestrated by Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, which involves the Wagner Group and its financier Yevgeny Prigozhin, could significantly impact the current dynamics of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Under the agreement, Prigozhin will travel to Belarus without facing criminal charges in Russia, some Wagner Group members will sign contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense, and no personnel will be charged for involvement in an armed rebellion. This deal is particularly crucial as it represents an attempt to resolve internal conflict within Russian ranks, possibly with the aim of reinforcing their position against Ukraine.
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