Vladimir Kononov (Donetsk People's Republic)
For the cross-skier and Paralympian, see Vladimir Kononov.
Major general Vladimir Kononov | |
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Владимир Кононов | |
Kononov in the 2015 DPR Victory Day Parade | |
Minister of Defence of the Donetsk People's Republic | |
Assumed office August 15, 2014 | |
Prime Minister | Alexander Zakharchenko |
Head | Alexander Zakharchenko |
Preceded by | Igor "Strelkov" Girkin |
Personal details | |
Born |
Hirske, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union | October 14, 1974
Military service | |
Nickname(s) | "Tsar" |
Allegiance |
Ukraine (until 2014) Donetsk People's Republic (from 2014) |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | War in Donbass |
Vladimir Petrovich Kononov (Russian: Влади́мир Петро́вич Ко́нонов; born October 14, 1974; nom de guerre Tsar)[1] is the Defence Minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic. His appointment was confirmed on August 15, 2014, after the resignation of Igor Girkin.[1][2] Kononov is a Donetsk local.[3] In 2014, he was a Lieutenant colonel, and by 2015 was promoted to Major general.
References
- 1 2 "Ukraine crisis: Rebel military chief Strelkov 'quits'". BBC. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ "Donetsk People's Republic appoints new defense minister to replace Strelkov". Kyiv Post. Interfax-Ukraine. August 15, 2014. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
- ↑ Grove, Thomas (August 15, 2014). "Under artillery fire, Ukraine rebels switch their leaders". Reuters. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
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