Lukashenko: I did not let Putin kill Prigozhin

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in his latest statement said that he did not allow Putin to destroy the head of the Wagner military group.Russian President Vladimir Putin, after comparing the Wagner uprising to the chaos and unrest at the height of the 1917 revolution and later the Cold War, initially promised to punish the rebels, but after mediation by Lukashenko allowed Prigozhin, head of the Wagner military group, and his troops to leave Russia for Belarus.

According to Reuters, Lukashenka said at a meeting with army officials and journalists on Tuesday: "I understand that Putin has made a tough decision to destroy the rebels."Lukashenko added: "I suggested to Putin not to rush into conversations with Prigozhin and his commanders." He replied: “It's useless, he doesn't even pick up the phone. He doesn't want to talk to anyone."

He also said that the Belarusian army can use the experience of the Wagner group, which can go to this country on the basis of an agreement with the Kremlin.The Kremlin has not yet commented on the statements of the President of Belarus. Lukashenko, who has known Prigozhin for a long time and is an ally of Putin, advised the Russian president to think outside the box and that removing Prigozhin could lead to a massive uprising of his forces.

On Saturday evening, Prigozhin halted what he called the "March of Justice" towards Moscow from the southern city of Rostov, 200 kilometers from the Russian capital, with the mediation of the Belarusian president. On Tuesday, simultaneously with the news of the arrival in Belarus of the head of the Wagner military group, Russia announced the termination of the case against the forces of the group for starting an armed rebellion.