Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Prigozhin is still alive or that Wagner assassinated Shoigu.
Fact check:
Social media users are sharing videos in which Prigozhin is resurrected and claims that Wagner assassinated Shoigu. The video’s caption reads, “Prigozhin is back!” Shocking assassination of Russian Defense Minister by Wagner! Putin’s biggest loss. ”
However, this claim lacks evidence. Prigozhin reportedly died in a plane crash in late August. BBC News. There is no evidence to suggest that he survived or was not on the plane. Additionally, the Russian government officially confirmed his death using DNA, the New York Times reported. report.
Reuters visited Prigogine’s tomb in late August. He was buried at the Polokhovskoye cemetery in his hometown of St. Petersburg, the newspaper said. (Related: Does this video show Volodymyr Zelensky dancing with a rocket launcher?)
There is also no evidence that Shoigu was assassinated. Shoigu reportedly visited Iran to deepen defense ties with Iran. moscow times. The Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement:[d]”During the visit, the Russian Ministry of Defense delegation will hold a number of meetings with the leadership of the Republican Armed Forces,” the Moscow Times reported, citing Russian news agencies.
Russia is reportedly seeking greater control over Wagner Group and is moving to take a more active role in Wagner’s operations in Africa. washington post.
Misinformation about the Russia-Ukraine war is not new. Check Your Fact previously debunked a video released in August that claimed the Wagner Group assassinated Shoigu.
