Igor Girkin

A suspected military employee of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU); leader of the so-called ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’. Stepped down from role in Donetsk in August 2014. Returned to Russia and is believed to be in several left-wing "patriotic" organisations including Head of ‘Novorossia’ public movement. Former ‘Minister of Defence’ of the so-called ‘Donetsk People's Republic’. Remains active in supporting separatist activity in eastern Ukraine. One of the organisers of the ‘Russian March’ in November 2016

Head of ‘Novorossia’ public movement.

Identified as staff of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU). He was involved in incidents in Sloviansk. Head of the “Novorossia” public movement. Former “Minister of Defence” of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic”. Organised, on 4 November 2016, a Russian March in Moscow for Russian nationalists who support the separatists in eastern Ukraine. He actively supported the separatist activities in eastern Ukraine and he publicly supports the war against Ukraine and regularly calls on Russians to join military volunteer detachments.

Head of ‘Novorossia’ public movement.

Head of ‘Novorossia’ public movement.

Identifié comme membre de la direction générale du renseignement de l’état-major des forces armées de la Fédération de Russie (GRU). Il a été impliqué dans des incidents à Sloviansk. Chef du mouvement public “Nouvelle Russie”. Ancien “ministre de la défense” de la soi-disant “République populaire de Donetsk”. A organisé, le 4 novembre 2016, à Moscou, une Marche russe pour les nationalistes russes qui soutiennent les séparatistes de l’est de l’Ukraine. Il a soutenu activement les activités séparatistes dans l’est de l’Ukraine et soutient publiquement la guerre contre l’Ukraine et appelle régulièrement les Russes à rejoindre les détachements de volontaires militaires.

Disqualified

The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Investigation, arrest and prosecution of the following suspect is requested in connection with his involvement in the downing of flight MH17 on 17 July 2014, as a result of which 298 passengers and crew members were killed. A national and an international alert have been issued against the wanted person. Current information can be found on . Have you seen Igor Vsevolodovich Girkin, or do you suspect his present whereabouts? Please report this to the police. When you see him, do not approach him yourself, but contact the police. The investigation team can be reached at +31-886624600. If you prefer to speak to the Criminal Intelligence Team, please call (+31)88 - 661 77 34 You can also complete the tip form below. You will then be contacted by the investigations team. The investigations team uses WhatsApp number +31683559290. You can also use this option to contact them.

Previously worked in Main Intelligence Director of the General Staff of the Armed Forces (GRU) and organizer of the "Donetsk People's Republic's" militant groups.

Russian military, state and political figure, publicist. An employee of the FSB of Russia (1996-2013), an activist in the self-proclaimed DPR (2014). By decision of the District Court of The Hague, he was recognized as one of the perpetrators of the destruction of the Malaysian Boeing and the murder of 298 people on board, for which he was sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment in the Netherlands.

(also IGOR VSEVOLODOVICH GIRKIN)

(also IGOR VSEVOLODOVICH GIRKIN)

(also IGOR STRELOK, IGOR IVANOVICH STRELKOV, IHOR STRELKOV)

(also IGOR VSEVOLODOVICH GIRKIN)

Russian citizen from Moscow who played a significant role in the War in Donbass