The "United russia" party has nominated Artem Zhoga, the father of the deceased fighter of the Sparta illegal armed group, Vladimir Zhoga, for the position of speaker of the so-called "parliament of the DNR". Artem Zhoga currently leads the Sparta illegal armed group after his son's death. This information is reported in propagandistic media.
"His candidacy will be submitted for approval to the presidium of the party's general council", - the statement on the appointment formalities says.
Artem Zhoga's words are also quoted, as he stated that he would decide on appointing a new "battalion commander" only after his candidacy for the position of "speaker of the DNR parliament" is approved.
