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Russian Soldier Lunin Demands TV Meeting, Threatens Mutiny

6/30/2026

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Alexander Lunin threatened mutiny and demanded a televised meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
His video drew over 15 million views in two days.
Lunin alleged soldiers were tortured for refusing “stupid, suicidal” orders.
He warned the army would fire on Kremlin if he could not appear beside Putin.
Police searched his Lizinovka home, seizing electronic devices and nunchucks, while his wife Tatyana Lunina said he was detained 11 days without a warrant.

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Alexander Lunin threatened mutiny and demanded a televised meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
His video drew over 15 million views in two days.
Lunin alleged soldiers were tortured for refusing “stupid, suicidal” orders.
He warned the army would fire on Kremlin if he could not appear beside Putin.
Police searched his Lizinovka home, seizing electronic devices and nunchucks, while his wife Tatyana Lunina said he was detained 11 days without a warrant.