‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Pjotr SauerMarch 18, 2026 at 02:39 PM
‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst

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Ilya Remeslo, a former pro-Kremlin lawyer known for targeting critics of the Russian government, has publicly denounced Vladimir Putin and called for his resignation and trial as a war criminal. In a Telegram post to his followers on Tuesday, Remeslo cited the failing war in Ukraine, economic devastation, and Putin's corrupt, authoritarian rule as reasons for his change of heart. He criticized the lack of progress in Ukraine, the high casualties, and the destruction of the Russian economy. Remeslo's outburst is considered unprecedented, as few within Russia's pro-war community have directly challenged Putin. His denouncement has sparked speculation and confusion given his history as a staunch loyalist and his past work targeting opposition figures like Alexei Navalny.

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