Russia issues international arrest warrants against senior Ukrainian military officials
[96166] Russia issues international arrest warrants against senior Ukrainian military officials
Authorities in Moscow have declared wanted the commander of drone forces Robert Brovdi and head of military intelligence Oleg Ivashchenko, a move that was met with ridicule in Ukrainian media.
Russia against senior Ukrainian military officials: International arrest warrants issued
The Investigative Committee of Russia, headed by Alexander Bastrykin, announced today, June 23, 2026, that two senior officials of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have been declared wanted for investigation under an "international arrest warrant" and their arrest in absentia. The wanted individuals are the head of military intelligence (GUR) Oleg Ivashchenko and the commander of the unmanned systems forces, Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, as reported by UA Stream.
Reports of the Russian move sparked mocking reactions in Ukrainian media outlets associated with a clear pro-Ukrainian stance. On the channel Україна Online: Новини | Політика, which maintains a consistent anti-Russian line, the move was described as a "clinic" (a term referring to disturbed or absurd behavior). A similar description of the situation as a "clinic" also appeared in UA.NEWS and Україна UA: Новини | Політика, where they noted that the decision sparked a wave of mockery on social media.
The channel Україна переможе! 🇺🇦❤️, which takes a nationalist pro-Ukrainian line, also reported on the event laconically, emphasizing Russian intelligence activity against key figures in the Ukrainian command. This is a move perceived in Ukraine as an attempt at psychological warfare against senior commanders, with an emphasis on "Madyar," who is considered one of the best-known commanders among the Ukrainian public, as noted in UA Stream.