Denis Puschilin

Denis Puschilin is a prominent political figure in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, a separatist region in eastern Ukraine. He has served as the head of the republic since 2018 and is known for his close ties to the Kremlin. Under his leadership, Puschilin has been involved in efforts to consolidate Russian influence in the region, particularly during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, which began in 2014.