A veteran of Russia’s war against Ukraine sparked a stir with a viral video post, demanding a meeting with President Vladimir Putin and warning of a rebellion – before retracting the threat. The episode highlighted growing tensions over a war estimated to have killed half a million Russian soldiers.

A former Russian commander has issued a stark warning, claiming discontented troops may revolt against President Putin if ongoing concerns about the Ukraine war remain unaddressed.

Ein ehemaliger russischer Soldat fordert eine Live-Audienz bei Putin. Andernfalls werde sich die Armee gegen den Kreml wenden. Der Vorfall erinnert an den Wagner-Aufstand.