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.
Born on Dec 17, 1970 (54 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,161 | $1,700,000 | 947$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,683 | $155,000 | 80$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 5,967 | $60,000 | 38$ |
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 344 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Totals | 5 | 152,278,215 | 81,257 | $3,920,500 | 2,097$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Igor Girkin is mentioned as a controversial figure currently imprisoned for his criticisms of the military.
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Montenegro:
Igor Girkin is a former FSB officer and battlefield commander who has been imprisoned for inciting extremism.
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Canada:
Igor Girkin is an outspoken ultra-nationalist who was jailed for his actions.
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Belarus:
Igor Girkin was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of flight MH17.
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Ukraine:
Igor Girkin was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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Belarus:
Igor Girkin (Strelkov) commanded the stormtroopers who began the capture of Donbas in April 2024.
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Australia:
Igor Girkin was convicted in absentia for his role in the MH17 attack.
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Belarus:
Igor Girkin expresses his views on the situation at the front, diverging from the opinions of Vladimir Putin and Russian propaganda.
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Croatia:
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.
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Serbia:
Igor Girkin, known for his role in the annexation of Crimea, attempted to arm Russian soldiers and veterans for personal political goals.
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