The Wagner personnel being sent back to Russia had apparently declined an offer for reassignment to Libya, where the PMC has maintained a longstanding presence.
According to the VChK-OGPU channel, those mercenaries who didn’t opt for the Libyan assignment were directed to return to Russia. This development is being closely monitored, with the expectation that these mercenaries would remain in contact with the PMC leadership, awaiting orders.
The presence of Wagner in Belarus has prompted concerns in neighboring countries, such as Poland and the Baltic states.
Wagner’s fighters are known for their formidable military prowess, which was demonstrated during its eight-month campaign in Ukraine. And countries in close proximity to Belarus are concerned with thousands of soldiers being stationed near their borders.
Geopolitical concerns
Geopolitical tensions along the Belarus-Poland border escalated as Belarusian military helicopters briefly breached Polish airspace, exacerbating an already strained situation.
