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

• Kolesnik on attack on Shebekino: only in the sky can we make deals with terrorists — Вести
• State Duma officials explain what awaits Ukraine after powerful strikes on Kyiv — Вести
• Kolesnik Calls for Tough Response to VU Attack on Tambov Region — Вести
• The State Duma promises to completely sever the logistics chains of the Ukrainian Armed Forces soon — Вести
• The State Duma explains why Zelensky hasn't surrendered yet — Вести
• Deputy Kolesnik: Zelenskyy may not survive the end of hostilities — Вечерняя Москва
• Deputy assesses Zelenskyy's chances of surviving until the end of the SVO — Вести
• Deputy Kolesnik declares the need to liberate Odessa — Вести
• 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
• 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