Igor Girkin, who helped Russia annex Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and was found guilty in absentia for his alleged role in shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, was regarded as untouchable but had become more outspoken in recent months.
‘Untouchable’ hardline pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin detained in Moscow
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