Publicly supported independence of Donetsk and Luhansk. Patrushev is one of the leading proponents of Russia’s war against Ukraine, publicly justifies the invasion and promotes war aims.
Permanent member and Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. As a member of the Security Council, which provides advice on and coordinates national security affairs, he was involved in shaping the policy of the Russian Government threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.