Denis Pushilin, the leader of the so-called "DNR", has advocated for the adoption of a special law stating that Ukrainians are "little russians" who are part of the "triune russian people". This idea was presented at the so-called "russian National Assembly" forum held in occupied Sevastopol.
Participants proposed enacting a law on the "triunity of the russian people": Belarusians, little russians, and great russians.
Denis Pushilin supported this idea, stating, "The Doctrine of the triunity of the Russian people is a crucial guide for our society, which will help us understand and strengthen our unity".