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- At his first news conference after leaving Ukraine, given in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, he spoke against any military intervention or future division of his country. He made clear he had fled Kiev in fear of life and would not return without guarantees of safety for himself and his family.
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On February 22, 2014, Ukraine’s then president Viktor Yanukovych surprised the world by fleeing Kyiv, just after an agreement had been reached with the country’s opposition to put an end to several months of political crisis and protest.
Oct 24, 2014 · Russia helped ousted Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych to flee from violent protests in February, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said. It is the first time Mr Putin has given details of...
Jun 1, 2014 · Why Did Yanukovych Flee? The downfall of Yanukovych and his regime was not inevitable. In fact, some scholars were outright skeptical about the likelihood of opposition victory.
Aug 4, 2024 · To stop Yanukovych’s deal with Europe, Moscow pressured Kyiv with trade sanctions, including an embargo of key Ukrainian exports to Russia.
- Adrian Karatnycky
Feb 28, 2014 · How he escaped is unclear. But unconfirmed reports placed him first in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, where he recorded a video message, lashing out at the "bandits" who had taken over Ukraine....
Jan 4, 2015 · KIEV, Ukraine — Ashen-faced after a sleepless night of marathon negotiations, Viktor F. Yanukovych hesitated, shaking his pen above the text placed before him in the chandeliered hall.
Feb 26, 2014 · A look back into the country's history and geography helps explain why Yanukovych would flee eastward, and how the passions and upheaval in the recent news stem from centuries of battles...
