Wagner Group Dissolved and Assets Redistributed After Prigozhin's Failed Rebellion

One year after Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed rebellion against President Vladimir Putin, the Wagner Group has been dissolved, with its assets redistributed among various Kremlin branches, particularly the Russian Ministry of Defense. Wagner's operations, now under the Africa Corps, aim to enhance Russia's influence in Africa by securing natural resources and supporting local regimes. Prigozhin, who once wielded significant power and challenged Putin, died in a suspicious plane crash two months after the mutiny. Despite his controversial actions and mysterious death, Prigozhin and his organization continue to be respected by some Russians for their contributions to Russia's military efforts, particularly in Ukraine. The Kremlin has taken a more overt role in Wagner's activities, indicating a strategic shift in its approach to utilizing mercenary forces for geopolitical gains, especially in Africa.