Russian authorities have announced the closure of a criminal investigation into the armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, with no charges filed against him or any others. The Federal Security Service (FSB) stated that those involved in the mutiny had ceased activities related to the crime. This development comes after the Kremlin pledged not to prosecute Prigozhin and his fighters following the revolt, despite President Vladimir Putin initially labeling them as traitors.

The charge of mounting an armed mutiny carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, making Prigozhin's escape from prosecution notable given the harsh treatment of opposition figures involved in anti-government protests in Russia. Prigozhin's whereabouts remain unknown, although it has been suggested that he might be exiled to neighboring Belarus.