Career
His appointment was confirmed on August 15, 2014, after the resignation of Igor Girkin. Kononov is a Donetsk local. In 2014, he was a Lieutenant colonel, and by 2015 was promoted to Major general.
Lieutenant Colonel defence minister
His appointment was confirmed on August 15, 2014, after the resignation of Igor Girkin. Kononov is a Donetsk local. In 2014, he was a Lieutenant colonel, and by 2015 was promoted to Major general.
