Russia has openly accused separatist leader Igor Plotnitsky of corruption and theft
Popular Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda has openly accused the head of the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), Igor Plotnitsky, and his clique of systematic corruption in the article ‘Operation Pilyulkiny’.
“It isn’t a secret that corruption scandals regarding the inner circle of Igor Plotnitsky are upsetting the rest of the LPR. Almost each sector representing an economic interest is managed by someone known to Plotnitsky. As a result, there is now a shadow economy, higher prices compared to neighboring regions and absolute untouchability of members of Plotnitsky’s inner circle,” the article says.
“All former and current employees of LPR authorities who were interviewed by us mentioned that Plotnitsky’s penchant for theft has never been a secret. However, the volume and speed with which Plotnitsky takes control of all financial flows is simply amazing,” the Russian journalists continued.
“They also say that the LPR and Moscow aren’t satisfied with him. Plotnitsky is allegedly preparing to leave his post and flee,” the newspaper concluded.
As previously reported, the commander of the pro-Russian Vostok Battalion, Alexander Khodakovsky, had stated that many Russian politicians feel that Plotnitsky’s behavior is inappropriate.