A former Russian serviceman, Alexander Lunin, who demanded a meeting with President Vladimir Putin and threatened a mutiny, has been arrested for 11 days. The announcement appeared on his Telegram channel, "#мояжизня."
The post was published by the channel's administrator, who described himself as a "close family friend." He said that Lunin's wife, Tatyana, reported that Alexander was "alive and well" but had been held administratively liable and "detained" for 11 days.
The specific charge on which the case was opened is unknown. Earlier, a search was conducted at Lunin's home in the village of Lizinovka, Voronezh Region. After that, he reportedly traveled to Moscow.
Before his arrest, Lunin recorded a video address to Vladimir Putin. He claimed to have participated in the war in Ukraine and stated that if the president did not meet with him, "the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin."