De-escalation in Russia: Wagner Group Halts Rebellion; Putin's Power at Risk

Prigogine, the commander of the Wagner mercenary group, known for their recent rebellion against Russia, has called for a halt to his troop movements while on route to Moscow. This decision appears to have plunged Russia into a period of temporary calm following escalating tensions and threats of a revolt. The situation in Russia, previously on the brink of rebellion, seems to be changing rapidly. The Wagner group, responsible for instigating armed rebellion, has agreed to halt the advance of their troops and reduce the escalating tension. Prigogine, as leader of this group, has instructed his troops, who were en route to Moscow, to return to their bases in a bid to prevent any potential bloodshed. In this sudden turn of events, Belarus served as a critical intermediary, with President Lukashenko taking an active role in negotiating a ceasefire. On behalf of Russia, Lukashenko proposed measures for troop movement and strategies to mitigate the situation, leading to the eventual agreement with Prigogine and Russian President Putin. As a result, the Wagner group's rebellion, which had abandoned the Ukrainian front without authorization to march towards Moscow, was short-lived, ending within a day. However, the fallout from these events is expected to challenge Putin's reign, potentially dealing a significant blow to his control over Russia. Previously, the international media, skeptical about the chances of success for the rebellion, predicted that the repercussions would reverberate for several months. This tumultuous event is likely to further deepen the already prevailing political instability within Russia, raising critical questions about Putin's leadership capabilities and his ability to maintain control.