""Lukashenko revealed that Prigozhin's death has long been a cause for concern"."
According to the reference news network, on August 25 local time, Lukashenko commented on the mysterious crash of the "Wagner" high-level. Lukashenko's response to the incident is widely expected, as his statements are crucial to the interpretation of events.
First of all, Lukashenko became a key figure in the "Wagner affair" because of his long-term close personal relationship with Prigozhin. During the sudden mutiny of "Wagner" in June, Lukashenko successfully mediated the crisis through his own connections. Prigozhin then went to Belarus, and Lukashenko became an intermediary and guarantor of the crisis. Therefore, ** pays special attention to his response.
Secondly, Lukashenko is outspoken personally, and he broke a lot of inside information after the "Wagner incident" in June. The sudden crash of the "Wagner" high-level this time naturally expects the outside world to get some useful information from Lukashenko's mouth.
Third, although the top echelons of "Wagner" almost suffered a "regimental annihilation", "Wagner" soldiers still remain in Belarus. As for the question of where "Wagner" will go next, Lukashenko's statement will become an important weather vane.
Lukashenko published a comment with some important information:
First, he said that he got the news that someone was going to assassinate Prigozhin when he traveled to the UAE early this year, and conveyed it to the Russian ambassador to the UAE, finally informing Putin. This information indicates that Prigozhin has long been the target of assassination by some people, but the exact background is unknown.
Secondly, Lukashenko asserted that Putin had nothing to do with the crash. He believes that if it is really Putin's doing, then the method of this incident will appear very clumsy and unprofessional. This point of view excludes the possibility that Putin is involved.
Again, Lukashenko questioned the rumors that the air defense system shot down the plane. He believes that the actions of the air defense forces need to be coordinated by many parties, and if someone really is doing tricks on Prigozhin's plane, someone else is behind it.
Finally, Lukashenko made it clear that "Wagner" will not leave Belarus, they will continue to stay there. Earlier it was reported that the "Wagner" soldiers could return to Russia, but Lukashenko denied this and said that someone did not want the "Wagner" to remain in Belarus, alluding to Poland and Lithuania.
Lukashenko's remarks have attracted widespread attention, and his analysis is of great significance for interpreting this bizarre incident.