April 16, 2026
Russian propagandist’s interview sparks debate over whether he deserves sympathy
On April 13, Ksenia Sobchak released an interview with TV host Anton Krasovsky, a figure known for moving from liberal circles into Russia’s conservative camp. Once a recognizable journalist at glossy magazines, he became an aggressive war propagandist and was fired from the Russian state propaganda outlet RT for calling for Ukrainian children to be “drowned” and “burned.” Krasovsky is openly gay and founded a foundation to help people living with HIV. He now supports the ban on LGBTQ+ expression in Russia.
TL;DR
- Anton Krasovsky, formerly a liberal journalist, has become a pro-war propagandist and was fired from RT for extreme statements about Ukrainian children.
- Krasovsky, who is openly gay and HIV-positive, founded a foundation for people with HIV but now supports the ban on LGBTQ+ expression in Russia.
- In the interview with Ksenia Sobchak, Krasovsky expressed controversial views on the war, his former friends, and his fears about the current political climate in Russia.
- The interview generated a broad online debate about whether Krasovsky deserves sympathy, with various journalists, writers, and media figures weighing in.
- Krasovsky's former acquaintances and colleagues shared mixed reactions, with some recalling his past charitable actions while others condemned his current stance and support for the war.
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