Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video appeal to Russians to learn “the truth” about the country’s invasion of Ukraine has attracted the ire of Kremlin-run TV channels.
The actor and former Republican governor also asked Russians in his video address not to believe what the Kremlin said about the invasion, but instead learn about the atrocities that Russia is accused of committing in Ukraine.
Gigin suggested Schwarzenegger did not know Vlasov well enough to be aware that he had opposed the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
“Those in power in the Kremlin started this war,” said Schwarzenegger, before praising the bravery of those who risk imprisonment in Russia by protesting against the war.