‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst

March 18, 2026

TL;DR

Ilya Remeslo, a former pro-Kremlin lawyer, posted a manifesto on Telegram denouncing Vladimir Putin.
Remeslo cited the 'failing war' in Ukraine, economic damage, and Putin's corrupting absolute power as reasons for his change of heart.
He called for Putin to resign and face trial as a war criminal.
Remeslo's public criticism is considered unprecedented among 'Z-bloggers' and loyalists.
Speculation arose about whether his account was hacked or if it was a Kremlin provocation, but Remeslo denies this.
He stated that many others in his community share similar views.
Remeslo anticipates potential prosecution for his remarks, viewing it as a responsibility due to his past support of the regime.
Opposition figures like Leonid Volkov expressed initial skepticism but acknowledged the severity of Remeslo's statements, noting they cross 'red lines'.

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