Russian Veteran Who Warned Putin of Military Mutiny Arrested After Calling for Kremlin Meeting

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   Russian Veteran Alexander Lunin Jailed After Threatening Mutiny

   Former Russian serviceman Alexander Lunin has been detained and convicted of displaying extremist symbols. He previously posted a viral video demanding a meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss army abuses. Lunin warned that the military would turn its weapons against the Kremlin if his demands were ignored.

   What's confirmed:

   • Alexander Lunin is a former Russian serviceman and blogger.
   • Lunin posted a video on June 25 threatening a military mutiny if he was not granted a live television meeting with Vladimir Putin.
   • Lunin alleged that thousands of soldiers were being tortured in pits for refusing suicidal orders or refusing to give money to commanders.
   • The video received nearly 11 million views in less than one day.
   • Russian authorities searched Lunin's home in the Voronezh region and seized electronic devices.
   • A court in the Voronezh region found Lunin guilty of displaying extremist or Nazi symbols.
   • Lunin was detained for 11 days after his appeal to Putin.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Lunin disappeared after traveling to Moscow.
   • High-ranking officials from the Defense Ministry and security services met with Lunin to have him relay a message to the president.
   • Vladimir Putin had seen an earlier address recorded by Lunin in June.
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