Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care
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“Ilya Remeslo, a blogger, lawyer and former member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, posted a sensational 'manifesto' entitled 'Five reasons why I stopped supporting Vladimir Putin' on his Telegram channel on March 17, 2026.”
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Mentioned in Wikipedia's '2026 in Russia' entry, but no additional independent sources corroborate the specific date or manifesto details.
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“Remeslo stated that the war against Ukraine was 'failing' and criticized online censorship and the lack of freedom of speech.”
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Confirmed by Deutsche Welle and two distinct Wikipedia entries ('2026 in Russia' and '6000 List') detailing criticism of the war and censorship.
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— The list of bribe-takers and warmongers, frequently called the 6,000 List, is the Anti-Corruption Foundation initiative to create a comprehensive list of enablers of the Russo-Ukrainian war and the 20…
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— He said the war against Ukraine was 'failing' and also criticized online censorship and the lack of freedom of speech.
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“Remeslo argued that Vladimir Putin had been in power for too long and planned to 'remain on the throne for at least 150 years.'”
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No relevant evidence found in cross-references, web searches, or Wikipedia to support the claim.
“Remeslo described Putin's press conferences as a 'circus' and stated that Putin must resign and be brought to justice as a war criminal and a thief.”
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“Remeslo posted videos online the day after the manifesto to prove he was still living in Russia.”
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Reported by Deutsche Welle regarding Remeslo's video posts, but no additional independent sources confirm the event.
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— The next day, Remeslo posted some videos online to prove that he was still living in Russia.
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https://www.dw.com/en/pro-kremlin-blogger-turns-on-putin-sen…
“Remeslo stated he was prepared to go to jail to live as a hero after Putin's downfall.”
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“Remeslo was admitted to St. Petersburg's Psychiatric Hospital No. 3, with all contact with him lost.”
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“Remeslo was previously a Z-blogger, a term for patriots supporting the war in Ukraine and opposing dissent.”
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“Remeslo was largely responsible for Alexei Navalny's arrest and testified against him in court.”
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“Alexei Navalny died in prison in early 2024 while serving a sentence for extremism charges.”
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Reported by Deutsche Welle regarding Navalny's death, but no additional independent sources confirm the event.
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— Navalny died in prison in early 2024 while serving a lengthy sentence on charges of extremism, among others.
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https://www.dw.com/en/pro-kremlin-blogger-turns-on-putin-sen…
“Remeslo claimed his change of stance was due to personal evolution and a new 'mission' in life.”
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“Remeslo cited Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed 2023 rebellion against the Kremlin as a catalyst for his change in views.”
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“Remeslo stated he would not flee to another country and hoped for political change in 2026.”
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“Apti Alaudinov described Remeslo as a 'completely adequate, pro-Russian, pro-presidential person' with security connections.”
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“Vladimir Solovyov suggested Remeslo suffered a 'nervous breakdown' due to the war.”
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“Ivan Filippov called Remeslo an 'accomplice in the murder of Alexei Navalny.'”
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“Filippov noted Remeslo's comments about Putin being a 'war criminal' and 'thief' were unprecedented and could lead to his arrest.”
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“Abbas Gallyamov linked Remeslo's shift to broader trends of war fatigue, economic issues, and declining government trust in Russia.”
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“Dmitry Oreshkin suggested Remeslo was likely forced into psychiatric care to 'humiliate or break him.'”
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“Oreshkin described St. Petersburg's Psychiatric Clinic No. 3 as having a grim Soviet-era reputation for forensic psychiatry.”
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