MH17: former Soviet-era intelligence officer takes control of Donetsk's rebels

By Daniel Flitton
Updated July 31 2014 - 9:08am, first published July 30 2014 - 5:08pm
Vladimir Antyufeev, "acting prime minister" of the self-declared People's Republic of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Vladimir Antyufeev, "acting prime minister" of the self-declared People's Republic of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

A former Soviet-era intelligence officer, wanted for subversion and deadly repression by two of Russia’s neighbours, has emerged as a key player with rebels in eastern Ukraine.

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