Victor Yanukovych
Victor Yanukovych is a Ukrainian politician who served as the fourth President of Ukraine from 2010 until his ousting in 2014. His presidency was marked by allegations of corruption, authoritarianism, and a pivot towards Russia, culminating in the Euromaidan protests against his decision to suspend an association agreement with the European Union. Following the protests, Yanukovych fled to Russia, where he has remained in exile. His political career has been characterized by significant controversies, particularly regarding his connections with Russia and the oligarchs who supported him.
Born on Jul 09, 1950 (75 years old)
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Australia:
Putin illegally annexed the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea in 2014 after the downfall of Ukraine’s pro-Russian former president, Victor Yanukovych.
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Ukraine:
Victor Yanukovych is referenced as a former president whose associate is implicated in the current investigations.
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Ukraine:
Andriy Portnov served as the Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration under Victor Yanukovych.
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Ukraine:
Andriy Portnov served as the Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration under Victor Yanukovych.
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Georgia:
Former assistant of Victor Yanukovych was killed in Madrid.
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Israel:
Victor Yanukovych was the pro-Russian President of Ukraine who was ousted during the 2014 revolution.
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Israel:
Yanukovych was the pro-Russian president of Ukraine who was overthrown during the 2014 revolution.
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Russia:
Victor Yanukovych is mentioned as Poroshenko's predecessor and a leader of the Party of Regions.
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Russia:
Victor Yanukovych is mentioned as Poroshenko's predecessor and associated with the Party of Regions.
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Ukraine:
Victor Yanukovych is mentioned in the context of the Syrian conflict and its implications.
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