Late Russian Mercenary; Prigozhin Spoke About His Security In New Video

Late Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary company, is purportedly seen in a recently released video allegedly in Africa just days before his murder, dispelling rumors about his well-being and potential security threats.

In the brief video posted by the Grey Zone Telegram channel, which is connected to his Wagner Group, Prigozhin states, “For those who are discussing whether I’m alive or not, how I’m doing – right now it’s the weekend, second half of August 2023, I’m in Africa.”

“So for people who like to discuss wiping me out, or my private life, how much I earn, or whatever else – everything’s ok,” he continues with a wave of his hand.

The video was recorded while moving, therefore neither the location nor the date could be independently confirmed by Reuters. Prigozhin’s camouflage attire, including his hat and watch on his right hand, matched his appearance in a video that was made public on August 21 and that he said was shot in Africa.

His use of the word “weekend” suggested that the most recent film was likely recorded on August 19 or 20, just three to four days before he and other prominent Wagner officials as well as bodyguards perished in a plane crash north of Moscow on August 23.

Prigozhin understood that his life was in jeopardy. Prigozhin was aware of the dangers to his life, as evidenced by his remarks in the film.

Although he was vehemently critical of the defense establishment and led a brief mutiny in late June, his Wagner unit participated in the Ukraine War on Russia’s behalf.

The notion that President Vladimir Putin had Prigozhin assassinated in retaliation has been refuted by the Kremlin as an “absolute lie,” but the Kremlin has stated that the accident investigation is looking into the potential of foul play.

On Tuesday, Prigozhin was laid to rest at the Porokhovskoye cemetery in his native St. Petersburg.