Why did Putin give Prigozhin a pass and how safe is he?

Synopsis

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko holds a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a brief armed Uprising led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group. The Uprising, which saw Wagner fighters take control of Rostov-on-Don, ends with Prigozhin agreeing to go into exile in Belarus. In exchange, the Russian government drops insurrection charges against him. The deal, brokered by Lukashenko, allows Wagner fighters to return to their camps without prosecution, acknowledging their contributions on the front lines. The aftermath in Rostov-on-Don shows little sign of the rebellion, with calm returning to the city. The situation raises questions about Prigozhin's current whereabouts and the implications of the Uprising for Russian security.