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Russia opened a criminal case against Colonel of GRU Vladimir Kvachkov, a close Girkin's ally and a member of the "Angry Patriots Club", accusing him of discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. 
It is a notable case as Kvachkov is well-known in "patriotic" and "nationalist" circles in Russia, he is reasonably respected among rashists.
He was trialled for his "anti-liberal" attacks and even an attempt to assassinate a senior Russian official Anatoly Chubais in the previous two decades.
He's what one could describe as a quintessential vatnik, a lover of spreading anti-Western, anti-Ukrainian hate, conspiracy theories, and imperialistic, pro-Soviet views. He's reasonably respected in the military.
Despite appearing to be a perfect Putin supporter - Kvachkov is an experienced military man and spetsnaz theorist, it did not save him. Earlier, Kvachkov joined Girkin in the critique of the Russian Armed Forces, but was arguably more severe in his insults directed at Putin.
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