Politics● ElevatedJul 17 · Jul 17, 2026, 11:15 PM
Russian pro - Kremlin activist who turned on Putin arrested
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
A pro-Kremlin activist in Russia, who later opposed Putin, has been arrested. This indicates internal political action.
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