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Viktor Yanukovych, the former President of Ukraine, continues to feature prominently in legal and political news. Currently residing in the Moscow region of Russia, Yanukovych has been recently sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Ukrainian court for inciting military personnel to desert. This marks his second conviction since he fled Ukraine amidst the 2014 Euromaidan protests. Legal proceedings in the Maidan shootings case continue to face delays, impacting the timeline of justice. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Great Britain ruled in favor of Ukraine regarding the three-billion-dollar debt linked to Yanukovych. In Russia, his son, Oleksandr Yanukovych, has secured citizenship, further fueling discussions of familial political maneuvering. Additionally, personal sanctions remain a topic of interest as international entities scrutinize the former leader’s actions and influence.

What are the latest legal developments involving Viktor Yanukovych?

Yanukovych has been sentenced to 15 years for inciting desertion among military personnel. Other legal proceedings, including those related to the Maidan shootings, continue amid delays, reflecting ongoing judicial efforts to address charges against the former president since his exile.

Where is Viktor Yanukovych currently residing?

Viktor Yanukovych is currently residing in the Moscow region of Russia, specifically in the village of Barvikha. His presence there continues to be a diplomatic and political point of contention between Ukraine and Russia.

How has Viktor Yanukovych’s family been affected by his political situation?

Yanukovych’s son, Oleksandr, has been granted Russian citizenship, highlighting the extended impacts of his father's political downfall. This citizenship acquisition is seen as part of broader strategies to stabilize the family's status amidst ongoing scrutiny.

What impact did the Supreme Court of Great Britain ruling have on Ukraine?

The Supreme Court of Great Britain ruled in Ukraine's favor regarding a disputed three-billion-dollar "debt," reinforcing Ukraine's stance and supporting efforts to recover assets linked to Yanukovych's previous governmental responsibilities.

What are the implications of Viktor Yanukovych’s continued legal battles for Ukraine?

Yanukovych’s ongoing legal battles highlight the enduring challenges of reconciling past political events with justice efforts. These cases affect Ukraine’s internal and international policy landscape, influencing future governance and judicial reform priorities.

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Yanukovych: The Times are Hard. The World Crisis is Raging and it Touches our Country Yanukovych: The Times are Hard. The World Crisis is Raging and it Touches our Country The President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych thinks that the world crisis cannot pass on our country. 9 839 160 Ukrainian Politics

This is How the Ukrainian President Reads His Speeches.... PHOTO This is How the Ukrainian President Reads His Speeches.... PHOTO This is how the speech prepared for President Viktor Yanukovych looks like - it has a stress mark over every word... 33 608 169 Ukrainian Politics

Efremov on Yanukovych Efremov on Yanukovych's Language Initiative: It is Unacceptable. Beginning Politicians do not Behave Like That Introducing amendments to the language law before the elections is unacceptable, thinks Alexander Efremov, a deputy of the Party of Regions. 10 125 98 Previously in trend: Language Issue

Kolesnichenko: Yanukovich Kolesnichenko: Yanukovich's Announcement is some Crazy Lies One of the authors of the infamous language law, the Regions deputy Vadim Kolesnichenko claims that the voting on amendments to the law announced by the President will not take place. 60 504 735 Previously in trend: Language Issue

President President's Security Attacked Journalists During His Speech. VIDEO The editor of Ukrainian Pravda Olena Prytula and the deputy editor of KyivPost Kateryna Gorchynska became victims of the President's security. 25 047 143 Ukrainian Politics

President President's Security is Panicking - the Speech May be Disrupted by a Protest. PHOTO In a few minutes President Viktor Yanukovych will deliver his speech in the World Newspaper Congress. 17 026 44 Ukrainian Politics

Minister of Defense Invented a Weapons Contract with Iraq to Save Himself from the President’s Wrath Minister of Defense Invented a Weapons Contract with Iraq to Save Himself from the President’s Wrath Minister of Defense Dmitriy Salamatin has reported to Yanukovych regarding the situation of aborted contract for the supply of military equipment to Iraq. However, the agreement with the Prime-minister of Iraq that Ukrainian Minister mentions does not exist. 8 887 73 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Superior Administrative Court is Prepared to Hear the Lawsuit Against Yanukovych. VIDEO Superior Administrative Court is Prepared to Hear the Lawsuit Against Yanukovych. VIDEO The United opposition has prepared a 50-page exhibit to the lawsuit against President Viktor Yanukovych. 7 852 116 Ukrainian Politics

Turchinov: Yanukovych is Preparing for Impeachment. VIDEO Turchinov: Yanukovych is Preparing for Impeachment. VIDEO The vice chairman of Batkivschyna Alexandr Turchinov considers the decision of the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of maintaining the title of the President even in case of impeachment to be a preparation of the Presidential Administration for Yanukovych's removal from office. 7 247 50 Ukrainian Politics

Regions Deputy: I See Chechetov Regions Deputy: I See Chechetov's Hand in my Dreams Reinforcement of the power vertical that happened after Yanhukovych was elected has not uprooted corruption but rather encouraged its growth, acknowledges Regions deputy Vasiliy Gorbal. 13 013 86 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Yanukovych to Putin: What are We Going to Do with Aircraft, Machine, and Vessel Engineering? Yanukovych to Putin: What are We Going to Do with Aircraft, Machine, and Vessel Engineering? Viktor Yanukovych thinks that the main mission for two states is to find new cooperation opportunities. 19 928 599 Previously in trend: Union with Russia

New Images from the Presidential Residence: Golf Course, Water Channels, and the Legendary Galleon. PHOTOS New Images from the Presidential Residence: Golf Course, Water Channels, and the Legendary Galleon. PHOTOS Journalist Tatyana Chornovil who secretly entered Mezhygorye has published the photos from the inside of the President's residence. 66 913 399 Previously in trend: Mezhygorye Secrets

Tymoshenko Addresed the Nation: Rise up and Fight! No One has the Right for Civil Strife. AUDIO Tymoshenko Addresed the Nation: Rise up and Fight! No One has the Right for Civil Strife. AUDIO In her address regarding the Independence Day, Tymoshenko said that Ukrainians are being "deprived of their hope, the power tries to take away their dream by stomping our set path to the better future". 22 122 1 112 Ukrainian Politics

Putin Congratulated Yanukovych on the Independence Day: We are not just Neighbors. We Have Common History. Putin Congratulated Yanukovych on the Independence Day: We are not just Neighbors. We Have Common History. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the Ukrainian Independence Day. 5 608 353 Ukrainian Politics

Yanukovych Explained Why Ukrainians Don Yanukovych Explained Why Ukrainians Don't Feel the Improvement - It's Only Been a Year President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych thinks that the population has not felt the improvement yet because it has happened not too long ago. 14 474 228 Ukrainian Politics

Kharkov Is Cleansed of the Language Picket and Opposition Ads in Preparation for the Presidential Visit. PHOTO Kharkov Is Cleansed of the Language Picket and Opposition Ads in Preparation for the Presidential Visit. PHOTO In light of the President's visit to Kharkov the central street was cleaned of unwanted elements. 7 794 139 Ukrainian Politics

President President's Close Friend Gains Access to Shale Gas Production in Ukraine Dnepropetrovsk oblast council has transferred 8 deposits of shale gas to the Golden Derrick Company last Friday. 10 500 41 Economics

United Opposition: Over 300 Thousand Ukrainians Filed a Lawsuit Against Yanukovych. VIDEO United Opposition: Over 300 Thousand Ukrainians Filed a Lawsuit Against Yanukovych. VIDEO The chairman of the Batkivschyna United Opposition Council Arseniy Yatsenyuk and the head of its Central headquarters Alexandr Turchinov claim that over 300 thousand Ukrainians have signed the lawsuit against the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych. 20 162 204 Ukrainian Politics

The Eurogroup President: We are Prepared to Apply Sanctions Against Certain Ukrainian Officials The Eurogroup President: We are Prepared to Apply Sanctions Against Certain Ukrainian Officials The European Group President (EU Finance Ministers Council) Jean-Claude Junker believes it is possible that the European Union will implement pin-point sanctions against certain Ukrainian officials. 14 972 196 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case Ukraine - EU

Yanukovych Offered Merkel to Bail out Tymoshenko for $7 Billion. After that the Councilor Does Not Speak to Him, Says Rybachuk Yanukovych Offered Merkel to Bail out Tymoshenko for $7 Billion. After that the Councilor Does Not Speak to Him, Says Rybachuk President Viktor Yanukovych offered German Councilor Angela Merkel to bail out Tymoshenko for 7 billion dollars. 21 127 210 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case

The Party of Regions tells People not to Stick Their Noses into Yanukovych’s Escort Closing the Streets The Party of Regions tells People not to Stick Their Noses into Yanukovych’s Escort Closing the Streets Residents of Sevastopol should not demand any explanations as to the prolonged blocking of the central city roads because of Yanukovich’s visit today. 14 460 96 Ukrainian Politics

Europe Despises the Kleptocracy of Yanukovych, - European Diplomat Europe Despises the Kleptocracy of Yanukovych, - European Diplomat Ukraine is becoming a substitute for Russia in the eyes of Europe – you can direct your displeasure and contempt without any consequences. 6 516 56 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

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Kravchuk Hints that Yanukovich is a Lackey Fallen Greedily Upon Power: why the hell would You Need a Reanimobile? Kravchuk Hints that Yanukovich is a Lackey Fallen Greedily Upon Power: why the hell would You Need a Reanimobile? The first president of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk does not favor the luxury villas and motorcades of government officials. 25 033 128 Previously in trend: Mezhygorye Secrets