Amidst ongoing recruitment efforts for the war in Ukraine, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, has seemingly appealed to the Russian public for support. This action potentially violates the terms of his exile agreement with the Kremlin, struck after his brief but impactful rebellion.

In an audio message shared by a pro-Wagner Telegram channel, a voice purported to be Prigozhin's stated, "Now, more than ever, we require your backing." He expressed gratitude for public support and highlighted the objectives of his "March of Justice," claiming significant progress in combating perceived traitors and mobilizing society. He further hinted at upcoming victories on the front lines. Fox News Digital has been unable to independently verify the authenticity of this audio recording.

Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion posed a substantial challenge to President Putin's authority. After advancing his mercenary forces towards Moscow, Prigozhin abruptly halted the operation, directing his troops back to their bases and accepting exile in Belarus. Subsequent reports indicated that Prigozhin had expected backing from certain military officials, which ultimately failed to materialize, leading to a reported military purge.

Following the rebellion's conclusion, various reports surfaced regarding Prigozhin's activities. Russian media outlet Fontanka reported his return to Russia to retrieve confiscated weapons, along with a substantial sum of money and a firearm reportedly gifted to him by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the very official he aimed to displace. Furthermore, Prigozhin reportedly dissolved his media enterprises, including The Patriot media group and its associated outlets.

Despite the failed rebellion, Wagner appears to be continuing recruitment efforts. The Financial Times reported a Telegram advertisement seeking new recruits for training in Russia's Krasnodar region, instructing potential applicants to delete their social media presence. A recruiter, when questioned about the group's continued operation after the mutiny, emphasized Wagner's independence from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency suggests potential construction of a new Wagner military base near Minsk, Belarus. These images, if validated, would indicate a rapid expansion of Wagner's presence in the region. The U.S. Department of Defense has acknowledged monitoring the situation but declined to comment on specific intelligence regarding Wagner's deployments.

President Putin has offered Wagner fighters the options of relocating to Belarus, integrating into the Russian military, or returning home.