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Alexander Vladimirovich Zakharchenko was a pro-Russian separatist leader. He served as the head of state and prime minister of the Donetsk People's Republic, a self-proclaimed state and Russian-backed rebel group that declared independence from Ukraine in 2014. He was a key figure in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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2014D$0.01M
DPR Leadership Ascends
Zakharchenko becomes a prominent figure in the DPR. He gained political control in the region.
2018F▼$0M-$0.01M
Assassinated in Donetsk
Zakharchenko is assassinated in Donetsk. His death led to a power vacuum.
2026F$0M
Legacy as Separatist Leader
Zakharchenko is remembered as a controversial figure. He's largely forgotten outside the region.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026