Former member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (upper house of the federal parliament) from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic. This state body is responsible for the political and legal support of the aggressive war against Ukraine, which included issuing permission for the use of Russian military forces outside the territory of Russia.
Former Chairman of the Government of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (until 06.08.2022). Assists Russian aggression against Ukraine and the occupation of part of Ukrainian territory.