In his statements in the Russian regional news websites, Bez Formata and Stapravda, he publicly supported and promoted the invasion of Ukraine by spreading propaganda regarding the Russian invasion and disseminating a distorted picture of the situation in Ukraine. He encourages participation in the “special operation”. As one of the highest-ranking officials and Chairman of the Stavropol Regional Duma, he has considerable influence.
Given his political influence, Nikolay Velikdan is responsible for inciting hatred against Ukraine, spreading pro-Russian disinformation and propaganda in the context of the war, as well as seeking to garner domestic support in Russia for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Therefore, he is responsible for supporting actions or policies which undermine the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
Nikolay Velikdan has been the Chairman of the Stavropol Regional Duma since 30 September 2021. He is a member of the Stavropol Regional Duma since 19 September 2021 and former first Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Stavropol Territory. He is a member of the Kremlin-aligned ruling party “United Russia” and member of the Presidium of the Regional Political Council of the Party.