December 24, 2025
Russian Far-Right Leader Orlov Killed by Kremlin Forces, Kremlin Tightens Grip on Rogue Militias
Stanislav Orlov, known as 'Spaniard' and founder of the far-right Española unit fighting in Ukraine, was killed by Russian security forces at his Crimean home. The Kremlin is cracking down on rogue militias after the Wagner mutiny, tightening control over paramilitary groups once tolerated in the war.