Russia opened a criminal case against Colonel of GRU Vladimir Kvachkov, a close Girkin's ally and a member of the "Angry Patriots Club", accusing him of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. pic.twitter.com/rkdMCBAT5x
— Dmitri (@wartranslated) July 19, 2023
He was trialled for his "anti-liberal" attacks and even an attempt to assassinate a senior Russian official Anatoly Chubais in the previous two decades.
— Dmitri (@wartranslated) July 19, 2023
Despite appearing to be a perfect Putin supporter - Kvachkov is an experienced military man and spetsnaz theorist, it did not save him. Earlier, Kvachkov joined Girkin in the critique of the Russian Armed Forces, but was arguably more severe in his insults directed at Putin.
— Dmitri (@wartranslated) July 19, 2023