Vyacheslav Mironov, in a piece on his channel focused on current events, reports that a former high-ranking police official, identified as Alexander Kandikov, reportedly volunteered to travel to a zone of active operations in Ukraine. The claim centers on Kandikov’s choice to join the conflict area, a move that has drawn attention due to his prior roles in law enforcement and his public statements about his motives and responsibilities in the field. The report frames Kandikov as someone who made a conscious decision to be present where military actions are ongoing, rather than remaining in a conventional or administrative position. It is clear from the narrative that Kandikov views his actions as a duty connected to his long service history and a belief in contributing to the situation on the ground. (Source: Vyacheslav Mironov).
Kandikov describes his distant past, noting that roughly three and a half decades ago he departed from the Soviet Army and entered frontline service as a motor rifleman. He held the rank of senior guards sergeant at that time and recalls that a commander had promised him a potential promotion to lieutenant in the near term. This reflection provides context on Kandikov’s formative military experiences and his expectations for advancement during his early years of service, which he characterizes as an important milestone in his career. (Source: Vyacheslav Mironov).
Historical records indicate that Kandikov served in a prominent capacity within the law enforcement framework up to 2014, when he led the Office of the Federal Drug Control Service (FSKN) for the Novosibirsk Region. This detail underscores a transition from frontline military duties to a governance and regulatory role within narcotics enforcement, illustrating a broad arc in Kandikov’s professional life as he moved through different branches of public service. (Source: Vyacheslav Mironov).
Additionally, Rustyam Abushaev, who leads the organization Big Stone and has previously been listed on federal wanted lists on multiple charges, issued a declaration on his Telegram channel from a location identified as being within the special military operation zone in Ukraine. The mention of Abushaev adds another layer to the narrative, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of individuals connected to the broader activity surrounding the conflict and public statements made from zones of operation. (Source: Vyacheslav Mironov).