The detention of Darya Trepova for the murder of Russian pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky has raised questions about the young woman’s background and politics.
Russia media reports say Ms Trepova, 26, handed Tatarsky a statuette which was believed to contain the explosives that killed him and injured more than 30 people. Later in a video released by the Russian Interior Ministry, she is seen admitting she brought the statuette to the cafe where the blast took place.
However, her statement was most likely obtained under duress, and she does not say whether she knew about the explosives.
Darya Trepova: Russia releases video of suspect in cafe killing of Vladlen Tatarsky
Russia’s Interior Ministry releases a video showing Darya Trepova, the main suspect behind the murder of Vladlen Tatarsky, speaking to security forces after her arrest pic.twitter.com/7wKwL6LAJA
— RT (@RT_com) April 3, 2023
