A Wagner-linked Telegram channel released a video of Yevgeny Prigozhin addressing 'those discussing whether I am alive or not.'
chief, filmed a proof-of-life video addressing assassination rumors in what is believed to be one of his last clips before he was killed in a plane crash on August 23.
On Wednesday, the Wagner-linked Telegram channel Grey Zone published a new video of the deceased leader, in which Prigozhin is wearing either the same or similar clothing as, which was released by the same channel two days before his death. In the newly released video, Prigozhin dispelled rumors that he might have been killed in the aftermath of his failed mutiny which he led against the Kremlin's top brass on June 24. His mercenaries marched toward Moscow after taking control of the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, then turned back less than 24 hours after the mutiny had begun.
"For those discussing whether I am alive or not, how I am doing. It's now the weekend, the second half of August 2023. I'm in Africa," said Prigozhin, suggesting that the video was filmed on either August 19 or 20—days before the jet crash. "I'm still alive, despite your worst wishes, strictly speaking, everything is fine," Prigozhin added.
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