The Wagner Group boss gave the impression to be talking from an African nation, in his first filmed speech since he ordered his mercenaries to march on Moscow in June.

Although the video, posted to Telegram, gave the impression to be shot in Africa, Express.co.uk has been unable to confirm the exact location.

Wagner troops are understood to be working in Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR), so it's potential the navy chief, as soon as generally known as 'Putin's chef', is stationed there.

In the video, Prigozhin says Wagner is preventing Islamist militants, criminals, in addition to trying to find pure sources, akin to minerals.

Prigozhin may be heard saying: "We are working. The temperature is +50 - every part as we like. Wagner PMC conducts reconnaissance and search actions, makes Russia even better on all continents, and Africa much more free.

"Justice and happiness - for the African individuals, we're making life a nightmare for ISIS (Islamic State) and Al-Qaeda and different bandits."