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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Unleashing the Walking Bomb: The Tragic Transformation"

The husband of Darya Trepova, charged with the murder of pro-Kremlin blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, publicly appealed to Kyiv-based journalist Roman Popkov, accusing him of orchestrating Tatarsky's assassination and tricking Trepova into delivering the bomb that killed him. Trepova's husband pleaded with Popkov to confess and reveal how he or his associates convinced Trepova to unknowingly hand Tatarsky the explosive device hidden in a small bust. Tatarsky was killed in a St. Petersburg cafe in April 2023, and Trepova, who opposes the war in Ukraine, maintains she was framed and unaware of the bomb. Roman Popkov, a former leader of a banned political party, denies involvement in the murder and claims he only knew Trepova through social media.

via Meduza|
#crime-and-justice#darya-trepova#framing
crime2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Russian Pro-War Bloggers and Putin's Offensive.

Daria Trepova, a 26-year-old woman from St. Petersburg, has been arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly killing pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky with a bomb hidden in a golden figurine. Little is known about Trepova's background or motives, but she is believed to have been involved in feminist and opposition activism. Some speculate that she may have been used by a third party to deliver the explosives. Trepova's trial is expected to be held behind closed doors, and if found guilty, she could face up to 30 years in prison.

via The Moscow Times|
#crime#daria-trepova#russia
politics2 years ago

Uncovering the Truth Behind the St. Petersburg Bombing and Assassination of Blogger Vladlen Tatarsky

The recent bombing of a café in St. Petersburg, which left 40 injured and military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky dead, has sparked a blame game between Russia and Ukraine. While Russian officials have accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack, Ukrainian officials have blamed an “internal political fight”. The identity of the bomber, 26-year-old Darya Trepova, remains unclear, with some suggesting she may have been manipulated into carrying out the attack. A mysterious group, the National Republican Army, has claimed responsibility for the bombing, but security experts are skeptical.

via POLITICO Europe|
#politics#russia#st-petersburg-bombing
politics2 years ago

Russian Blogger Assassinated in Suspected Rebel Bombing

Russian exile and former parliament member Ilya Ponomarev claims that the bomb that killed a prominent military blogger in a café in St. Petersburg is the work of Russian partisan rebels he has been cooperating with. Ponomarev said he was offering “financial and political” support to the alleged Russian partisans who masterminded the bombing that killed pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky on Sunday. The Kremlin has blamed the bombing on Ukrainian secret service operatives, who they claim are working in tandem with supporters of jailed opposition activist Alexei Navalny.

via The Daily Beast|
#bombing#ilya-ponomarev#partisan-rebels
world-news2 years ago

Russian journalists and bloggers face danger and persecution.

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson claimed that the country's journalists face "witch hunts" and other forms of discrimination after the death of pro-Kremlin military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. The comments follow abuse of journalists in Russia and come just days after the widely-condemned arrest by Russian authorities of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for alleged espionage. Tatarsky, whose real name was Maxim Fomin, gained popularity for his pro-war blogging on his Telegram channel.

via Business Insider|
#evan-gershkovich#journalism#russia
conflict2 years ago

Violence and Tensions Escalate in Ukraine and Russia.

The head of the Wagner Group of mercenaries fighting in Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine claimed that his units had technically captured the town, with the Russian flag raised over the city administration building. Meanwhile, the death of pro-war military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in an explosion in a cafe in St. Petersburg is being investigated as a "high-profile murder." Alcohol continues to be a blight on Russia's armed forces, with a significant minority of non-combat related deaths caused by drink. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Poland this week to discuss security issues and economic cooperation.

via CNBC|
#bakhmut#conflict#russia