Russia's notorious Wagner mercenary group, which carried out a short-lived mutiny on June 23-24, has stopped all recruitment. The company's Telegram channel made the announcement on July 2, saying that Wagner was "temporarily not participating in the special military operation and is moving to Belarus." Under a deal brokered to end the mutiny, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin was allowed to move to Belarus. Wagner fighters were given the choice of following him or integrating into the Russian military. Prigozhin has not been seen publicly since the end of the uprising. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Russia's Wagner Group Suspends Recruitment In Wake Of Mutiny
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