Pro-Putin Activist Faces Criticism Over Alleged Assault and Consulate Stay

Simeon Boikov, who identifies as the ‘Aussie Cossack’ on social media, has faced scrutiny after being accused of assaulting a 76-year-old man during a protest. The incident occurred in December 2, 2022, leading to his relocation to the Russian consulate in Australia. The circumstances of Boikov’s stay have ignited debates about the conditions at the consulate and their implications for diplomatic relations.