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Ukraine
WATCH: The First Russian Invasion Started 12 Years Ago
As the Revolution of Dignity culminated in winter 2014, Viktor Yanukovych fled Ukraine. Within a week, Russian troops began their takeover of Crimea, sparking the war that continues to this day.
Feb. 27, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Holds Anti-Graft Detective in Treason Case Tied to Yanukovych-Era Guard
A Kyiv court has refused to release an anti-corruption detective who has been accused of treason and passing confidential data to a Yanukovych-era guard linked to Russian agents.
Dec. 5, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Trump and Yanukovych – Parallels and Lessons
Is US leadership echoing Ukraine’s ousted president?
Nov. 23, 2025
EU
EU Court Upholds Sanctions on Fugitive Ex-President Yanukovych Over Ukraine Destabilization
EU court rejected fugitive ex-president Yanukovych’s appeal, ruling his actions destabilized Ukraine and upholding sanctions first imposed in 2014 and expanded in 2022.
Sept. 11, 2025
EU
‘A Direct Path to Civil War’ – Yanukovich Makes a Rare Appearance
In his first appearance since 2022, the former president accused the EU of behaving “inappropriately” during integration talks. “I will say it bluntly – they were arrogant,” Yanukovych said.
Sept. 2, 2025
Ukraine
Shot Dead in Madrid – Who is Andriy Portnov?
The Ukrainian lawyer and former politician was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday outside a school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid, Spain.
May 21, 2025
Top News
Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP Andriy Portnov Shot Dead in Madrid
The shooting happened at 9:15 a.m. local time near the entrance of the American School of Madrid. Police say Portnov was shot five times. Early reports suggest there were three shooters involved.
Updated: May 21, 2025
Putin
Ex-President Yanukovych Sentenced to 15 Years in Absentia for 2014 Escape to Russia
The charges stem from Yanukovych’s flight to Russia with his inner circle in February 2014 following mass protests that toppled his government.
April 28, 2025
US
OPINION: Will Trump’s Second Presidency End Like Yanukovych’s First?
Whilst the two countries are in many ways different, the political tide in the US today is churning up some stark similarities to that in Ukraine 15 years ago.
March 30, 2025
Russia
Yanukovych-Linked Crime Boss Assassinated in Posh Moscow Apartment Complex
Armen Sarkisyan was on Ukraine’s wanted list as one of the organizers of the Maidan killings in February 2014. He appears to have been targeted along with two others linked to Yanukovych.
Feb. 3, 2025
Kyiv
Yanukovych’s Vintage Cars Burn in Russian Drone Strike
Current Kremlin houseguest Viktor Yanukovych, Ukraine’s fourth president, served from 2010 until his ousting in 2014 during the Euromaidan protests that precipitated Putin’s Russo-Ukrainian War.
Jan. 28, 2025
Putin
OPINION: We Must End Our Betrayal of Ukraine
More than 20 years ago I feared that Ukraine’s Orange Revolution and the failure of Moscow’s proxy Viktor Yanukovych to be elected as the country’s president would not go unanswered by Russia.
Dec. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine’s Orange Revolution Sparked Putin’s Mania Towards His Neighbor
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s obsession was triggered by the Ukrainian people’s first revolt against their autocratic leaders in downtown Kyiv in 2004.
Dec. 7, 2024
Ukraine
Do Georgia’s Ongoing Protests Have Anything in Common with Ukraine’s Maidan?
After a week of protests in Georgia there is no sign of retreat in the face of a brutal police crackdown and now the barricades are going up there is a sense of déjà vu for some in Ukraine.
Dec. 4, 2024
Kyiv
Euromaidan Revolution: How It Happened. The Story of a Participant
Kyiv Post exclusive interview with one of the Maidan’s defenders
Nov. 22, 2024
Azov
OPINION: The Birth of Azov – Driven by Necessity, Courage, Honor and Sacrifice
Azov’s nascence began during the 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity which ended Yanukovych's pro-Russian regime and saw fierce clashes with the Berkut during which future Azov fighters first saw action
May 6, 2024