Denis Vladimirovich Pushilin is a pro-Russian politician who was elected the Head of the Donetsk People's Republic in 2018, and has held the position since then, including after the Russian annexation
Official portrait, 2018
Pushilin serving as vice-chairman in March 2015
Pushilin signing an agreement for cooperation with and recognition from Russia in February 2022
Pushilin (left) shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a concert celebrating the annexations of the four regions on 30 September 2022
The Russo-Ukrainian war began in February 2014 and is ongoing. Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, Russia occupied Crimea and annexed it from Ukraine. It then supported Russian separatist armed
Denis Pushilin
…of the People's Council, and became the acting head of state and government following the assassination of incumbent Alexander Zakharchenko amidst the conflict in the east Ukraine region. He successfully ran for election to a full term in the controversial 2018 elections. Pushilin's role in MMM Global prior to his political career is…
Anti terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine
A Russia backed rebel armored fighting vehicles convoy near Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine, May 30, 2015
Bucha. Faces of War. Ukraine War Photo Exhibition 2023
Avdiivka after Russian bombing, 2023 05 23