Lunin, The Russian Military Officer Who Had Been A Threat To Putin, Unexpectedly Broke His Silence

• 9.07.2026, 11:32

He is in Moscow.

Former Russian serviceman Alexander Lunin, who had previously recorded a video message to Vladimir Putin warning of a “mutiny” in the Russian Armed Forces, has been released after 11 days of administrative detention. He announced this on his social media accounts, as reported by "Dialog" learned.

In a short video posted on July 8, Lunin stated that he is already in Moscow.

“I’ve lost a little weight and my beard has grown out, but everything’s fine: I’m in Moscow. Don’t worry about me,” he said.

In addition, the former serviceman responded to a message from a journalist with the “Agency” project, which had been sent to him on June 27. In the exchange, Lunin limited himself to two emojis, indicating that he had regained access to his phone. He did not respond to follow-up questions, and journalists were unable to reach him by phone.

Lunin gained notoriety after the publication of a video message in which he stated that the Russian army could “turn its weapons against the Kremlin.” He was subsequently detained, then charged with an administrative offense, and arrested for 11 days.