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Russia arrests pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin, according to reports (www.theguardian.com)
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"Leopards ate my face"

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[–] BombOmOm 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm surprised he didn't get arrested earlier. One does not simply criticize Russia in Russia.

[–] jrs100000 3 points 2 years ago

He had friends in high places. Or to think of it another way, he was a pawn of more powerful forces moving behind the scenes trying to undermine their rivals and expand their own power base. If hes been arrested it probably means his sponsors have fallen out of favor.

[–] EpsilonVonVehron 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I shall celebrate with a nice pickled gherkin and cheese sandwich for lunch today.