Confusion As Wagner Boss Prigozhin ‘Resurfaces’, Seen On New Video Talking About His ‘Elimination’

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian mercenary boss, was recently seen in a video released by Grey Zone Telegram channel which is linked to his Wagner Group.

In the video he is seen in Africa, talking about his “elimination” days before his death in a plane crash.

Although it was not possible to verify the location and date of the video, it can be assumed that it was taken on Aug. 19 or 20, according to Reuters report.

Prigozhin’s camouflage clothing and hat, as well as the watch on his right hand, matched his appearance in a video released on Aug. 21, which he also claimed was filmed in Africa.

“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,” Prigozhin says in the short video published by the Grey Zone Telegram channel which is linked to his Wagner Group.

“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 adds with a wave of his hand.

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Prigozhin’s comments in the video reflected his awareness of the risks to his life.

He had led a brief mutiny in late June and his Wagner force fought for Russia in the Ukraine war.

His purported death in a plane crash only three or four days after this video was taken was, therefore, not surprising to many.