What deal did Prigozhin strike with the Kremlin?

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Prigozhin Accepted Exile in Belarus as Part of a Deal with the Kremlin

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, agreed to go into exile in Belarus as part of a deal that ended his group's short-lived mutiny against Russia's military leadership. This arrangement was reached following his forces' advance towards Moscow.
Terms of the Agreement

The agreement stipulated that Prigozhin would relocate to Belarus. This move effectively concluded the rebellion that had caused significant embarrassment to the Kremlin.
Context of the Mutiny

Prigozhin initiated a rebellion against Russia's top military officials, leading his Wagner troops in an advance that was ultimately halted. The mutiny occurred after Wagner forces played a significant role in capturing eastern Ukrainian towns, including Bakhmut, through a broad recruitment drive within Russia.
Aftermath and Troop Replacements

Following the mutiny, Russian officials stated that there was no immediate need for further mobilisation to replace Wagner troops. Andrey Kartapolov, head of the State Duma Defence Committee, indicated that Wagner personnel were not on the front lines during the attempted rebellion and were instead in their camps. He further assured that there were sufficient personnel to replace them in the reserve. President Vladimir Putin had previously stated in June that no additional mobilisation was necessary, even before the Wagner rebellion.

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