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BBC OS Conversations: What do Russians and Belarusians make of the Wagner Group?

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The Pros and Cons of Accepting Wagner Mercenaries in Belarus

The leader of neighboring Belarus Alexander Lukashenko says he cut the deal to end the mutiny. He also claimed the Yevgeny Prigosian is now in Belarus and his fighters have been told they can either sign up for the Russian army go home or head to Belarus. As with Russia getting people in Belarus to talk to you is very difficult when you do make contact but we did bring together three young Belarusians who all incidentally took part in anti-government protests in 2020. The first voice you will hear is from George. "I feel a mix of anger and confusion because I really don't know what will happen with that"

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