Russia detains terrorist Girkin following Wagner mercenary’s statement
Russian authorities have detained the notorious war criminal, terrorist, and former “DPR” leader Igor Strelkov (Girkin) on July 21, as reported by RBC.
The arrest was made based on a statement provided by a former Wagner PMC mercenary. A search is currently underway at Girkin’s residence. He has been charged with ‘extremism.’
Miroslava Reginskaya, Girkin’s wife, revealed the details of the arrest through a message on the terrorist’s Telegram channel.
“Today, at around 11:30 a.m., representatives of the investigative committee came to our place. I was not home at that time. Shortly after, according to the concierge, they took my husband (into custody) and drove him away in an unknown direction,” she wrote.
The terrorist’s wife mentioned that she learned from friends that he is accused under Article 282 of the Russian Criminal Code, which deals with extremism.
Girkin is also wanted internationally for his involvement in the downing of the Malaysian Boeing flight MH17 over the skies of Donbas. A verdict has been passed against him, sentencing him to life imprisonment.
Notably, Girkin has publicly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin. He questioned Putin’s competence and leadership, comparing him to a “mummy.”
“Considering Putin’s behavior... I personally wonder, is Putin even there? Well, how? The Supreme Commander has distanced himself from the military actions. Individuals from his inner sanctum openly fight among themselves, undermining the front’s stability with their actions, and he does not respond at all. Where is he, anyway?” Girking said.
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