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Do You Know What an SoL Is?

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Do You Know What an SoL Is?

‘I consider the president a war criminal’ An escaped Federal Guard communications officer speaks about Putin’s obsession with secrecy and self-preservation — Meduza

I just couldn’t remain in this president’s service. I consider this man a war criminal. Although I didn’t take part in combat as such, following his criminal orders and even simply remaining in his service became impossible for me.

Source: ‘I consider the president a war criminal’ An escaped Federal Guard communications officer speaks about Putin’s obsession with secrecy and self-preservation — Meduza

Antiwar officer from Putin’s elite security team defects – Los Angeles Times

In this image from video provided by the Dossier Center, a London-based investigative group funded by Russian opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Gleb Karakulov speaks during an interview in Turkey in December 2022. Karakulov, who was responsible for setting up secure communications for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said moral opposition to Russias invasion of Ukraine and his fear of dying there drove him to speak out, despite the risks to himself and his family. He said he hoped to inspire other Russians to speak out also. Our President has become a war criminal, he said. It is time to end this war and stop being silent. (Dossier Center via AP)

 

…no ordinary Russian defector. Karakulov was an officer in President Vladimir Putin’s secretive elite personal security service — one of the few Russians to flee and go public who have rank, as well as knowledge of intimate details of Putin’s life and potentially classified information.

Karakulov, who was responsible for secure communications, said moral opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his fear of dying there drove him to speak out, despite the risks to himself and his family…

Source: Antiwar officer from Putin’s elite security team defects – Los Angeles Times

One Man’s Courage — Filosofa’s Word

Ever since I first heard of John Fetterman, when he was running for the seat he currently holds in the U.S. Senate, I’ve admired the man.  He has courage, intellect, and humanity – things his opponent in that race lacked.  Senator Fetterman has been through a lot, and today Dan Rather’s piece gives him the […]

One Man’s Courage — Filosofa’s Word