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Russian Woman Accused of Killing Pro-War Blogger With Boobytrapped Gift Is Arrested

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The blast killed one of the most famous pro-Russian military bloggers, and Russian police believe Daria Trepova may have been duped into it by Ukraine.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

Published Apr. 3 2023 5:52AM EDT

230403-daria-trepova-hero_vb860u — Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Reuters

A suspect has been detained in connection with a bombing that killed a notorious pro-Russia military blogger in St. Petersburg on Sunday.

Vladlen Tatarsky died in the blast as he gave a talk at the Street Food Bar #1 Cafe.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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