Yevgeny Prigozhin. Wagner Group and Military Involvement

Prigozhin became the leader of the Wagner Group, a private military company involved in operations in Ukraine, Syria, and other regions, often providing protection for natural resources in exchange for revenue.

A video surfaced showing Prigozhin in a Mari El prison promising inmates freedom if they served six months with the Wagner Group, publicly confirming his involvement with the group.

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with the Wagner Group playing a significant role in the conflict.