""Harsh criticism of top state officials comes at a price -- bear that in mind," Remeslo wrote, reflecting on the consequences of his outspoken views."
""Conditions at the hospital were quite harsh, even compared to a prison," Remeslo stated, indicating the severity of his experience during hospitalization."
"In a post titled Five Reasons Why I Stopped Supporting Vladimir Putin, Remeslo criticized the war against Ukraine and accused Putin of impoverishing Russians."
"Remeslo's sudden criticism of Putin was particularly stunning given the extent to which the government has clamped down on dissent regarding the invasion of Ukraine."
Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin lawyer, was hospitalized for a month after criticizing President Putin. He stated that harsh criticism of state officials has consequences. Remeslo described the conditions in the psychiatric hospital as worse than prison, with no outdoor time. His criticism included calling for Putin's resignation and labeling him a war criminal. This shift in support was notable given the government's crackdown on dissent, especially regarding the war in Ukraine. Remeslo's admission to the hospital followed his online criticism, though the circumstances of his admission remain unclear.
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