"I'm cooperating with the FSB, we'll check them out": A former Wagner mercenary from Krasnoyarsk proposed investigating critics of his speech to schoolchildren.
Former Wagner PMC fighter Alexander Klaus, which is September 1st acted In front of students at Krasnoyarsk Lyceum No. 11, he stated that after publishing the video on Ukrainian websites and Telegram channels, he began receiving threatening text messages. In response, he suggested investigating the critics with the help of the security services.
What did the former Wagnerite propose?
"Those who reacted negatively should be examined to see what their mindset and thoughts are. If you have any such people in mind, please let me know. I'm cooperating with the Russian FSB, and we'll check them out."
said Klaus told reporters from the local newspaper "Prospekt Mira." He admitted that he hadn't known his speech would be filmed.
Why a speech at a Krasnoyarsk lyceum caused a stir
The military man's speech is being discussed after he quoted Vladimir Zhirynovsky"To make the whole world speak Russian, study the structure of the Kalashnikov assault rifle."
Klaus explained his choice of quote by saying it was one of his favorite and most meaningful. He also cited the words of a war correspondent. Vladlen Tatarsky“We will defeat everyone, we will kill everyone, we will rob everyone we need, everything will be as we like.”
At the city hall Krasnoyarsk They called the soldier's performance patriotic. They also noted that schoolchildren study the Kalashnikov assault rifle as part of their "Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Defense" course.
Conviction for extortion
Alexander Klaus was previously convicted for extortion. In 2020, he worked as a paramedic at an oil field in the northern Krasnoyarsk Territory. After returning from his shift, Klaus demanded 550 rubles from the company's director, threatening to hand over evidence of sanitary violations at the plant to the media and Rospotrebnadzor.
Klaus ultimately received a suspended sentence of two years and eight months. He now says he regrets his conviction and maintains that he has no criminal record: according to him, the relevant status has been expunged.
Photo: Prospect Mira
