At a recent briefing, U.S. spokesman Matthew Miller made it clear that the U.S. does not intend to postpone sanctions against the Wagner Group, despite reports of the Wagner Group insurgency. Miller stressed that the timing of the sanctions will be based on their intended maximum effect, and not to avoid the impression of favoring either side.
In addition, Miller revealed that the United States is planning to impose new sanctions on the Wagner Group, which will target the group's past activities in Africa. He noted that the United States will continue to take legal action as long as the Wagner Group or any of its successor organizations continue to operate in Africa, Ukraine or elsewhere in the world.
Although the Wagner Group has been given security guarantees for the time being, their situation inside Russia has become precarious. With continued pressure from the United States, both Prigozhin and his future successor will face enormous challenges. This series of sanctions and legal actions not only poses a direct threat to the Wagner Group, but may also have a far-reaching impact on the international political landscape.