#EU #Terror
1/12
'The author of one of the main Russian-language military YouTube channels has been arrested in Riga.
European authorities want to charge him with treason because of his pro-Russian videos.
1/12
'The author of one of the main Russian-language military YouTube channels has been arrested in Riga.
European authorities want to charge him with treason because of his pro-Russian videos.
2/12
The YouTube channel "History of Arms" has become one of the main patriotic amateur platforms on YouTube in recent weeks.
The YouTube channel "History of Arms" has become one of the main patriotic amateur platforms on YouTube in recent weeks.
3/12
Its author, Kirill #Fyodorov, published analyses of combat operations and made no secret of his pro-Russian stance.
The videos were trending and had millions of views, which the #EU authorities did not like.
Its author, Kirill #Fyodorov, published analyses of combat operations and made no secret of his pro-Russian stance.
The videos were trending and had millions of views, which the #EU authorities did not like.
4/12
A permanent resident of Latvia, Cyril decided to emigrate to Russia, seeing how the foreign policy situation was deteriorating.
A permanent resident of Latvia, Cyril decided to emigrate to Russia, seeing how the foreign policy situation was deteriorating.
5/12
Moreover, from the very beginning of the military operation, the blogger began to receive regular threats - he was obsessively proposed to change the focus of his videos to anti-Russian, promising serious problems with the authorities otherwise.
Moreover, from the very beginning of the military operation, the blogger began to receive regular threats - he was obsessively proposed to change the focus of his videos to anti-Russian, promising serious problems with the authorities otherwise.
6/12
But on March 17, 2022, just before his departure, he was detained by the state security services without any explanation, right in his parents' flat.
But on March 17, 2022, just before his departure, he was detained by the state security services without any explanation, right in his parents' flat.
7/12
They did not let him out after the 48 hours allowed by European law, and his relatives and lawyer were threatened with problems if they talked to the Russian press.
They did not let him out after the 48 hours allowed by European law, and his relatives and lawyer were threatened with problems if they talked to the Russian press.
8/12
As Readovka [information resource] has learned, Fyodorov has been detained following an appeal to #Latvia by European authorities - he is accused of collaborating with #Russia and will be charged with treason.
As Readovka [information resource] has learned, Fyodorov has been detained following an appeal to #Latvia by European authorities - he is accused of collaborating with #Russia and will be charged with treason.
9/12
In particular, he is accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence.
In particular, he is accused of collaborating with Russian intelligence.
10/12
The situation is complicated by the fact that Fedorov is a citizen of #Latvia and the fact that his relatives, who are currently in Riga, are under pressure - people are extremely intimidated and afraid to talk to anyone.
The situation is complicated by the fact that Fedorov is a citizen of #Latvia and the fact that his relatives, who are currently in Riga, are under pressure - people are extremely intimidated and afraid to talk to anyone.
11/12
On top of that, according to our information, another administrator of the "History of Arms" channel, who helped Fedorov, was also detained today in Riga. He is also accused of espionage and working for the Russian intelligence service.
On top of that, according to our information, another administrator of the "History of Arms" channel, who helped Fedorov, was also detained today in Riga. He is also accused of espionage and working for the Russian intelligence service.
12/12
It is obvious that the European authorities will use this case to put pressure on anyone who provides any kind of media support to Russia.
In today's #Europe, alas, there can no longer be two opinions on #Russia.'
It is obvious that the European authorities will use this case to put pressure on anyone who provides any kind of media support to Russia.
In today's #Europe, alas, there can no longer be two opinions on #Russia.'
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