Bliov Denies Alleged Orders to Attack Russian Opponents

In Warsaw, Russian lawyer Anatoly Bliov denied previous testimony in which he claimed businessman Leonid Nevzlin ordered attacks on Russian opposition figures, citing poor translation, context distortion, and fatigue during morning interrogations. He maintained that funds from Nevzlin were for a humanitarian fund, not for violence.

Consensus

Anatoly Bliov is on trial in Warsaw for organizing attacks on Russian opposition figures.
Bliov previously claimed that Leonid Nevzlin ordered the attacks during a pre-trial interrogation.
Bliov now denies those statements, claiming they were distorted by translation, taken out of context, or made while he was disoriented.
The trial is ongoing in the Warsaw District Court.
Bliov received approximately 30,000 euros from Nevzlin, which he claims was for establishing the humanitarian fund ACTIONS4LIFE.
The case involves multiple alleged attacks on opposition figures in Lithuania, Argentina, and New York.
Bliov was granted political asylum in Poland and was detained in September 2024.
The court has allowed closed sessions for sensitive testimony, with press restricted from publishing full name or photos.
The prosecution alleges all crimes were orchestrated by one individual, believed to be Nevzlin.
Bliov claims that Viktor Pavelko, who registered the fund, acted on his own and later falsely implicated him due to a financial dispute.

Points of divergence

Bliov was in good spirits before the hearing and joked about sitting for two years. — novaya_eu
The ban on publishing Bliov's full name and photo was introduced at the first day of the trial at the request of his defense attorney. — tg_echoonline_news
Lev Volyov claims the sum transferred was ten times larger than 30,000 euros. — tg_tvrain
Bliov was released under police supervision in July 2026 after two years in detention. — meduza
Bliov claims Pavelko was supposed to report on fund expenditures but instead used funds for personal needs. — tg_theinsider

Coverage (12 sources)

Special Envoy. Attacks on Russian Opposition Figures, Alleged Perpetrator and Five Charges. What is Happening in the Trial of Anatoly Blinov — Новая газета Европа
The accused in the organization of the attack on Leonid Volkov became Anatoly B. Why did this happen? — ЭХО / Новости
Anatoly Blinov, accused of organizing attacks on Russian oppositionists, refused to give testimony about his connection to Leonid Nevslyun — Медиазона
Lawyer Anatoly Blinov, who called Leonid Nevezhin the instigator of attacks on Russian opposition figures abroad, refused... — Настоящее Время
Defendant in Leonid Volkov assault case refused testimony naming Nevzlin as crime instigator, in … — Дождь (Telegram)
Accused of attacking Leonid Volkov refused testimony naming Nevzlin as crime instigator — Дождь
Accused of organizing attack on Leonid Volkov named Nevzlin as the client, then withdrew his testimony — The Insider
Defendant in organization of attack on Leonid Volkov Anatoly B. stated that he wants to file a lawsuit against Viktor Pavel... — ЭХО / Новости
Anatoly Blinov, accused of attempting to assassinate Leonid Volkov, refused to give testimony in court that he had given during the investigation — Meduza
Accused of attacking Volkov refused testimony naming Nevzlin as the client — Новая газета Европа
Anatoly B. Refused to Give Testimony Given During Investigation — ЭХО / Новости
In Warsaw, another court session began over Anatoly Blinov, accused of organizing an attack on Leonid... — ЭХО / Новости

Bliov Denies Alleged Orders to Attack Russian Opponents

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