Andrey Kolesnik

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Andrey Kolesnik is described in the coverage as a member of the Russian State Duma's Committee on Defense, where he makes public statements regarding military and political strategy related to Ukraine. He has been involved in legal proceedings in Russia, having been sentenced to ten years in prison by a military court in Barnaul for accepting bribes while serving as a military policeman; he was also stripped of his rank and rights. His public comments often focus on discrediting Ukrainian military claims and criticizing Western and Polish officials.

Recent coverage

• Times: NATO denies reports of Russia preparing to attack the Baltics — Вечерняя Москва
• Duma officials say the liberation of Konstantinovka in DNR is a signal for Zelensky — Вести
• State Duma officials comment on SBU's 40-day operation against Russia — Вести
• A military policeman from Barnaul sentenced to ten years in a colony for aiding deserters for money — Медиазона
• Former military officer in Barnaul sentenced for bribery — Вести
• Gallup: Over 60% of Ukrainians Support Early Talks with Russia — Вечерняя Москва
• Duma Deputy Kolesnik: Ukrainian General Syrsok's claims about Russian plans are a provocation — Вечерняя Москва
• Deputy calls Sikorski's words about conflict with Russia hype — Вести