Alexander Lunin, a former Russian serviceman and blogger who publicly demanded a face-to-face meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and threatened to stage an army mutiny, has been arrested on a charge of displaying extremist symbols.

Retired Russian soldier Aleksandr Lunin, known for his social media videos, has requested a public meeting at the Kremlin, broadcast live on television, with Vladimir Putin, in…

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…