Viktor Yanukovych

ModernPoliticianUkraine1950 — ?

Ukrainian president who fled to Russia in 2014.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

Ukraine

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score40.9

Viktor Yanukovych — Complete Timeline

2010 AD

Yanukovych's election as President of UkrainePolitical Action◆ Major

Yanukovych won the presidential election, defeating Yulia Tymoshenko in a runoff. His victory was seen as a shift toward closer ties with Russia and a reversal of Orange Revolution policies.

ElectionUkrainePresidency

Impact: national

2013 AD

Yanukovych's rejection of the EU Association AgreementPolitical Action

Yanukovych abruptly suspended preparations for signing an association agreement with the European Union, opting instead for closer ties with Russia. This decision triggered the Euromaidan protests.

EUUkraineEuromaidan

Impact: regionaldestructive

2014 AD

Yanukovych's ousting during EuromaidanPolitical Action

After months of protests and violent clashes, Yanukovych fled Kyiv for Russia. The Ukrainian parliament voted to remove him from office. His ousting led to the Russian annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas.

EuromaidanOustingUkraine

Impact: globaldestructive

Yanukovych's exile in RussiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Yanukovych settled in Russia, where he claimed to still be the legitimate president of Ukraine. He was tried in absentia and convicted of treason by a Ukrainian court. He remains a fugitive.

ExileRussiaTreason

Impact: nationaldestructive