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)
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Spain:
Ígor Girkin is currently imprisoned for his criticisms of the Kremlin.
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United Kingdom:
Igor Girkin was imprisoned in 2024 for his far-right commentary.
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Croatia:
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.
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Belarus:
Igor 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.
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Croatia:
Igor Girkin is a war veteran who has been imprisoned, reflecting the Kremlin's attempts to silence dissent.
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Slovakia:
Igor Girkin was convicted in absentia for his role in the downing of flight MH17.
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Australia:
Igor Girkin was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 298 people.
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Russia:
Igor Girkin was recognized as guilty in the case of the MH17 crash and sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment.
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Italy:
Girkin protested from prison, warning that Iran could be brought back to the Stone Age without support.
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Romania:
Igor Girkin is a former FSB officer and a prominent figure advocating for the total destruction of Ukraine.
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