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Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych
Exiled Former President of Ukraine
Pro-Russian Ukrainian Leader, Manafort Client
Overview
Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych served as President of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014. He was the primary client of Paul Manafort's political consulting work in Ukraine, paying millions through offshore accounts. He fled to Russia during the 2014 Euromaidan revolution and was convicted of treason in absentia by Ukrainian courts.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Manafort paid $65+ million for consulting work
Pro-Russian policies aligned Ukraine with Moscow
Ordered violent crackdown on Euromaidan protesters (100+ killed)
Fled to Russia during 2014 revolution
Convicted of treason by Ukrainian court
Billions in assets stolen from Ukraine
Manafort used Ukraine money to fund Trump campaign
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
Ukrainian Criminal CodeTreason; convicted in absentia, 13 years(National Security)
Known Associates & Connections
Paul Manafort
Political consultant, paid millions
Vladimir Putin
Russian patron, granted asylum
Konstantin Kilimnik
Manafort operative in Ukraine
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 9, 1950
- Birthplace
- Yenakiieve, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
- Also Known As
- Putin's Puppet
Education
- •Donetsk Polytechnic Institute
Key Timeline
1950
Born in Ukraine
2004
Loses election after fraud exposed (Orange Revolution)
2010
Elected President of Ukraine
2014
Flees to Russia during Euromaidan revolution
2019
Convicted of treason in absentia