READ MORE: <\/strong> ‘Decapitated’ Wagner split between two options as group can’t continue<\/strong><\/p>\n Franak Via\u010dorka told Newsweek: “Probably Putin will try to include Wagner mercenaries in the Russian armed forces, or to completely liquidate the organization, which can potentially open some windows of opportunity for Belarus.”<\/p>\n Via\u010dorka is the chief political advisor of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian opposition who was forced into exile after challenging Lukashenko in the 2020 presidential election.<\/p>\n He continued: “Wagner presence in Belarus was an anchor of Russian control of our country and an imminent threat, both to our sovereignty but also to that of our neighbours.”<\/p>\n The activist said the opposition remains in contact with their informants on the ground, coordinating with the Ukrainian Government to discuss the impact of Prigozhin’s death on the future of his country.<\/p>\n He added: “We are working with our partisans on this as well. So far, we have not planned any practical activities.<\/p>\n DON’T MISS: <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “We are following and monitoring. But when there will be a window of opportunity, we will use it.”<\/p>\n The Belarusian opposition has claimed Lukashenko’s strengthening ties with Putin have upset many members of the public, including the elites that have propped up his government for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n Via\u010dorka noted the ongoing chaos could “create some turbulence within power elites and others very dependent on Russia right now, it can spark some instability.”<\/p>\n He added: “I think [Prigozhin’s] death will not change everything, but it can change and impact many things. We should be prepared.”<\/p>\n The comments come only a few days after Poland’s President Andrzej Duda confirmed that Moscow began shifting some short-range nuclear weapons to neighbouring Belarus, a move that he said will change the security architecture of the region and the entire NATO military alliance.<\/p>\n Both Putin and Lukashenko said last month that Moscow had already shipped some of its tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus after announcing the plan in March. The US and NATO haven\u2019t confirmed the move.<\/p>\n NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg denounced Moscow\u2019s rhetoric as \u201cdangerous and reckless,\u201d but said in July that the alliance hadn\u2019t seen any change in Russia\u2019s nuclear posture.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/4928520.jpg?r=1693035766734\")
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Wagner troops outraged as cemetery full of dead soldiers covered in cement[REACTION] <\/strong>
Putin has unleashed more than he realises with Prigozhin’s death[ANALYSIS] <\/strong>
Prigozhin’s death was a violent end to a violent man, writes John Foreman[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/4928521.jpg?r=1693035766792\")
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