A Russian military commander, Alexander Lunin, has issued a warning to President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a video posted on Instagram, which has garnered millions of views, Lunin stated that he was asked by unnamed military officials to demand a meeting with Putin to discuss the situation. He warned of 'very serious consequences' if his demands were not met, claiming that the army might turn its weapons against the Kremlin. Lunin, who previously commanded a volunteer battalion in Ukraine, expressed that military officials are frustrated with the war and the conditions faced by soldiers on the front lines. He described the treatment of soldiers as abusive and stated that there would be 'total chaos' if the situation continues. Lunin emphasized that his message is not a bluff and warned that any harm to him or his family would signal the start of an uprising.
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Russian Military Commander Warns Putin of Potential Armed Uprising
Alexander Lunin, a Russian military commander, has warned President Vladimir Putin of potential armed uprising due to dissatisfaction among troops regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a widely viewed Instagram video, Lunin stated that military officials are frustrated with the situation and have demanded a meeting with Putin to discuss the truth about the war.
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