He has close links to the Russian Ministry of Defence and is a confidant and supporter of President Vladimir Putin. He received various honorary medals and official support in the 2018 elections, confirming he is an active supporter of the Government of the Russian Federation.
Pavel Nikolayevitch Gusev is the head of the main Russian tabloid “Moskovskiy Komsomolets”, supporting the Kremlin’s narrative and actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
He is therefore responsible for actively supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.