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A Russian soldier who threatened Putin with an army mutiny racked up 10 million Instagram views. Who is he?
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Key Points:
- Russian soldier Alexander Lunin posted a video on Instagram threatening a military mutiny unless he is allowed to meet President Vladimir Putin on live television to reveal the "whole truth" about the current situation in Russia.
- Lunin claimed thousands of soldiers are being tortured and held in pits for refusing suicidal orders and for not handing over money to commanders, warning that failure to grant his demand could lead the army to turn its weapons against the Kremlin.
- Lunin, a 39-year-old junior sergeant from the Voronezh region, has extensive combat experience, including participation in the invasion of Ukraine and service in various conflict zones, sustaining wounds and psychological trauma.
- He has been active on social media since early 2026, sharing over 700 videos and receiving frontline footage from acquaintances, aiming to use these materials to confront Putin directly.
- The video gained massive attention, with nearly 11 million views in less than a day, highlighting significant unrest within the Russian military ranks.
