has conducted its invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022, which he has backed.
There was speculation by some over why Girkin was allowed to condemn the Kremlin's efforts in Ukraine so openly when criticizing what the Kremlin calls a"special military operation" can result in lengthy jail terms. Igor Girkin, a Russian nationalist blogger, is shown at a hearing in Moscow. The arrest of Girkin is likely to"infuriate" Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, according to British defense officials on Saturday.Girkin also has a large following on the social media platform Telegram where he would post videos and written messages about his misgivings about Russian military command.