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Igor Plotnitsky
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Игорь Плотницкий
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Plotnitsky in 2014
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| Head of the Luhansk People's Republic | |
| In office 14 August 2014 – 25 November 2017 |
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| Prime Minister | Marat Bashirov (Acting) Himself Gennadiy Tsypkalov Sergey Kozlov |
| Preceded by | Valery Bolotov |
| Succeeded by | Leonid Pasechnik |
| Prime Minister of the Luhansk People's Republic | |
| In office 20 August 2014 – 26 August 2014 |
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| President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Marat Bashirov (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Gennadiy Tsypkalov |
| Minister of Defence of the Luhansk People's Republic | |
| In office 18 May 2014 – 14 August 2014 |
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| President | Valery Bolotov |
| Succeeded by | Aleksandr Bednov |
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Igor Venediktovich Plotnitsky
25 June 1964 Kelmentsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
| Political party | Peace for Lugansk Region |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union (Until 1991) Ukraine (Until 2014) Luhansk People's Republic (since 2014) |
| Years of service | 1982–1991 2014–present |
| Rank | Major |
Igor Venediktovich Plotnitsky (born June 25, 1964) is a former leader from eastern Ukraine. He was the head of the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR). This is a self-declared state in eastern Ukraine. He held this position from August 14, 2014, to November 24, 2017.
On November 24, 2017, a website for the Luhansk People's Republic announced his resignation. The next day, the People's Council of the LPR officially accepted his resignation.
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About Igor Plotnitsky's Early Life
Igor Plotnitsky was born on June 25, 1964. His parents were Venedikt and Nina Plotnitsky. He has a brother named Mykhailo.
Plotnitsky finished school in Kelmentsi. In 1982, he moved to Luhansk, which was then part of Soviet Ukraine. He joined the Soviet Armed Forces and served in Penza. He also graduated from the Penza Artillery and Engineer College. In 1991, he left the Soviet Army as a major. He then moved back to Luhansk.
After the Soviet Union ended, Plotnitsky started his own businesses. He worked in selling fuel and lubricants. From 2004 to 2012, he worked for a regional office. This office protected consumer rights.
Igor Plotnitsky and the Luhansk People's Republic
When unrest began in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Plotnitsky joined the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR). The LPR is a self-declared state. In April 2014, he helped create a rebel group called Zarya. On May 21, 2014, he became the Minister of Defense for the LPR.
Becoming the LPR Head
After Valeriy Bolotov resigned on August 14, 2014, Plotnitsky took over. He became the Head of the LPR. In the 2014 LPR election, Plotnitsky won with 63% of the votes. The Russian Foreign Ministry recognized these elections.
Plotnitsky was later wanted by the Security Service of Ukraine. This was because of his role in the LPR.
Challenges and Agreements
On November 19, 2014, Plotnitsky wrote an open letter. He challenged Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to a duel. He suggested that the winner would set the terms for peace. Plotnitsky said if he won, he would stop all fighting. He would also make all armed groups leave the country.
On February 11, 2015, the LPR leaders signed the Minsk II agreement. This agreement aimed to bring the rebel-held areas back into Ukraine. It also suggested changes to the Ukrainian constitution. These changes would give special status to these areas.
A week later, Plotnitsky said that if Ukraine stayed the same, they would never reunite. However, he added that if Ukraine followed the Minsk agreement, things might change. On January 18, 2017, Plotnitsky stated that the LPR would never return to Ukraine. He said the LPR was "returning to its home – Russia, the Russian world."
Plotnitsky's Resignation
On November 22, 2017, some Russian media reported that Plotnitsky had been removed from power. They said he had fled to Russia. Other reports said he was still in Luhansk.
On November 24, 2017, a separatist website announced Plotnitsky's resignation. They said it was due to "health reasons." They mentioned "multiple war wounds" and "blast injuries." The website stated that security minister Leonid Pasechnik would be the acting leader. Plotnitsky was expected to become the LPR's representative for the Minsk II peace talks. The People's Council of the LPR officially approved his resignation the next day.
Sanctions Against Plotnitsky
The UK government placed sanctions on Igor Plotnitsky in 2014. This was related to the Russo-Ukrainian War.
2016 Assassination Attempt
On August 6, 2016, Plotnitsky's car exploded. He and others in the car were injured. Separatists claimed an explosive device was used. They blamed Ukrainian "saboteurs" for the attack. Ukrainian authorities denied this claim. Plotnitsky was reported to be in stable condition after hospital treatment.
Conflict with Cossacks
Igor Plotnitsky had disagreements with members of Russian Cossacks. One Cossack leader, Pavel Dryomov, accused Plotnitsky of misusing state property. He even called for an armed takeover against Plotnitsky. This happened on December 31, 2014.
There were also conflicts between Plotnitsky's supporters and Cossacks. These conflicts sometimes involved street fights. Some fights used armored vehicles.
See also
In Spanish: Ígor Plotnitski para niños
