Igor Girkin
Igor Girkin, also known as Igor Strelkov, is a former Russian military officer and a prominent figure in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. He gained notoriety as a leader of pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk during the early stages of the conflict in 2014. Girkin has been a vocal critic of the Russian military's strategy and operations in Ukraine, often sharing insights and assessments through social media and blogs. His recent comments highlighted the challenges faced by Russian forces near Pokrovska, indicating a significant struggle against Ukrainian military resistance in the region.
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Igor Girkin, a former FSB official currently detained, praised General Alekseyev for his energy and courage.
Suspeito de ter ferido general russo em Moscovo detido no Dubai | Guerra na Ucrânia
Portugal· 2026-02-08
Igor Girkin criticized the U.S. operation in Venezuela and its implications for Russia.
Trampu “divlji zapad”, dok Moskva traži svoju sferu
Montenegro· 2026-01-11
Igor Girkin was jailed last year on extremism charges after attacking Russia's military leadership.
‘Warning to others’: murky death of militia leader as Kremlin reasserts control | Russia
United Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Ígor Girkin is currently imprisoned for his criticisms of the Kremlin.
El Kremlin toma el control absoluto sobre internet en Rusia | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-10
Igor Girkin was imprisoned in 2024 for his far-right commentary.
Putin’s repressive machinery turns inward to target pro-war figures | RussiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Igor Girkin, a former FSB officer and key participant in the annexation of Crimea, has published a new letter from prison discussing the war in Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Čovjek koji je posijao sjeme zla u Ukrajini: 'Ponestaje nam novca i mesa. Revolucija je neizbježna'
Croatia· 2025-10-18Igor Girkin is a Russian security officer who led the stormtroopers that captured Ukrainian Donbas in 2014 and has since become a critic of the Moscow elite.
Война на изнурение изнурила саму Россию, будет революция
Belarus· 2025-10-17
Igor Girkin is a war veteran who has been imprisoned, reflecting the Kremlin's attempts to silence dissent.
Jutarnji list - U ruskoj vojsci događa se tihi kolaps, svi bruje o 'puzikovštini'. Za to je kriv ozloglašeni pukovnik koji je vojnike poslao u jezivu smrtCroatia· 2025-10-15
Igor Girkin was convicted in absentia for his role in the downing of flight MH17.
Rusko na súde OSN napadlo rozhodnutie o účasti na zostrelení letu MH17
Slovakia· 2025-09-19
Igor Girkin was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 298 people.
Russia responsible for downing of Malaysian Airlines flight, European Court of Human Rights rules
Australia· 2025-07-09
Igor Girkin was recognized as guilty in the case of the MH17 crash and sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment.
ЕСПЧ обвинил Россию в нарушении прав на Украине и крушении MH17 — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-09
Girkin protested from prison, warning that Iran could be brought back to the Stone Age without support.
La Russia si sta rassegnando sull'Iran? Le parole di Putin (e le sue omissioni) all'inviato dell'ayatollah Khamenei
Italy· 2025-06-23
Igor Girkin is a former FSB officer and a prominent figure advocating for the total destruction of Ukraine.
Șoimii îi cer liderului de la Kremlin să declare război Ucrainei. De ce se ferește Putin să spună conflictului pe nume
Romania· 2025-06-21
Igor Girkin is mentioned as a controversial figure currently imprisoned for his criticisms of the military.
Nel parco dei «Patrioti Z», i nazionalisti russi anti-tregua: «Andiamo fino a Kiev»Italy· 2025-05-23
Igor Girkin is a former FSB officer and battlefield commander who has been imprisoned for inciting extremism.
„Jastrebovi” će se primiriti čim Putin povuče potezMontenegro· 2025-05-19
Igor Girkin is an outspoken ultra-nationalist who was jailed for his actions.
Russian nationalists press Putin to fight on in Ukraine
Canada· 2025-05-15
Igor Girkin was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of flight MH17.
ICAO признала ответственность России за сбитие рейса MH17Belarus· 2025-05-13
Igor Girkin was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Міжнародна організація цивільної авіації визнала Росію відповідальною за збиття MH17
Ukraine· 2025-05-12Igor Girkin (Strelkov) commanded the stormtroopers who began the capture of Donbas in April 2024.
Гиркин назвал возможные направления следующих украинских ударовBelarus· 2025-05-09Igor Girkin was convicted in absentia for his role in the MH17 attack.
MH17 victims’ families want Russian apology for tragedy included in Ukraine peace dealAustralia· 2025-03-25
Igor Girkin expresses his views on the situation at the front, diverging from the opinions of Vladimir Putin and Russian propaganda.
«Зеленский опустил Трампа». Гиркин дал интервью в тюрьме, его оценки расходятся с мнениями Путина и ЛукашенкоBelarus· 2025-03-14
Igor Girkin, a former officer known as Strelkov, played a key role in the annexation of Crimea and the pro-Russian uprising in eastern Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Stiže njih stotina tisuća, mogli bi pokrenuti val zločina: 'Putin je istinu skrivao tri godine, sada mu prijeti sindrom Afganistana!'Croatia· 2025-03-05
Igor Girkin, known for his role in the annexation of Crimea, attempted to arm Russian soldiers and veterans for personal political goals.
Režim Vladimira Putina u problemu: povratak veterana iz Ukrajine krije ozbiljnu opasnost
Serbia· 2025-03-04
Igor Girkin, a former officer known by the war nickname Strelkov, played a key role in the annexation of Crimea.
Jutarnji list - Stiže njih stotina tisuća, mogli bi pokrenuti val zločina: 'Putin je istinu skrivao tri godine, sada mu prijeti sindrom Afganistana!'Croatia· 2025-03-04Igor Girkin, known for his role in the annexation of Crimea, attempted to arm Russian soldiers and veterans for political goals.
Jutarnji list - Stiže njih stotina tisuća, mogli bi pokrenuti val zločina: 'Putin je istinu skrivao tri godine, sada mu prijeti sindrom Afganistana!'Croatia· 2025-03-04Igor Girkin was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of the Malaysian airliner MH17.
Родственники жертв MH17 требуют признания Россией ответственности как часть мирного договораBelarus· 2025-02-27
Igor Girkin was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of MH17.
MH17: родичі жертв вимагають визнання РФ відповідальності як частину мирної угодиUkraine· 2025-02-27
Malofeiev was one of the main financial supporters of the pro-Russian separatists led by Igor Girkin.
Legăturile cu SUA ale lui Konstantin Malofeiev, jucător-cheie în războiul ideologic și militar pe care Rusia îl duce pe mai multe fronturiRomania· 2025-02-25
Igor Girkin was a Russian intelligence officer who took over Slovjansk in Donetsk.
Krigen i Ukraina: Ligner Trump på Putin?
Norway· 2025-02-20
Igor Girkin, a former leader of Russian separatists, reported fierce resistance from Ukrainian forces.
Preokret na frontu kod Pokrovska? Rusi usporili, ovaj grad je nova meta: "Ukrajinci nemilosrdno tuku"Serbia· 2025-02-17
