Viktor Medvedchuk

2022 - 4 - 11

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Ukraine arrests pro-Russian politician: Zelensky shares picture of ... (Daily Mail)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday published a photo of prominent pro-Russian Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk in handcuffs after what ...

The arrest of Medvedchuk was viewed by many as part of Zelensky's administration's crackdown on corrupt, pro-Russian figures. 'It's far more scary to remain and burn in your sleep from a Russian shell,' he wrote on social media. Zelenskiy had said on Monday that Russia may resort to chemical weapons as it massed troops for a new assault. Pictured: Handout photo made available by Ukrainian Presidency shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for a meeting with Austrian chancellor in Kyiv on April 9, 2022 Like his character, Zelensky in 2019 ran on an anti-corruption campaign, and trounced the pro-Russia leaning incumbent Petro Poroshenko by taking 73 percent of votes. 'You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years. Reuters journalists accompanying Russian-backed separatists saw flames billowing from the Azovstal district. Shackles are waiting for you,' the agency wrote, while posting a picture of Medvedchuk. You can even wear a Ukrainian military uniform for camouflage… Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday published a photo (pictured) of prominent pro-Russian Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk in handcuffs after what he said was an operation by security forces A day before Russia's invasion on February 24, Kyiv said Medvedchuk - the leader of the 'Opposition Platform - For Life' party - had escaped from house arrest and went on the run. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday published a photo of prominent pro-Russian Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk in handcuffs after what he said was an operation by security forces.

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Ukraine Captures Putin's Close Ally Who Escaped House Arrest (Newsweek)

Viktor Medvedchuk claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin is his daughter's godfather.

"A special operation was carried out thanks to the SBU. Well done! Details about the capture were not immediately clear. The message came alongside a photograph of Medvedchuk in handcuffs.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine captured pro-Putin politician Viktor ... (CNBC)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the apparent capture of Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Kremlin politician in Ukraine. Medvedchuk had been under ...

"You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years. And hiding places, wherever we find you!" Glory to Ukraine!" Zelenskyy said.

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Viktor Medvedchuk: Ukraine secret services capture pro-Kremlin ... (The Independent)

He was reported to have escaped house arrest just three days after Putin launched Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

It has no monopoly of force,” he said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. At the time, Mr Medvedchuk offered little clarity on his political aims.

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Fugitive oligarch and Putin ally Viktor Medvedchuk detained ... (ABC News)

Ukraine's security services say they have arrested fugitive oligarch and pro-Russian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, who is President Vladimir Putin's closest ...

You can even wear a Ukrainian military uniform for camouflage," the security services said in an online post. "You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier published a photo of a tired-looking and handcuffed Mr Medvedchuk, who says Mr Putin is godfather to his daughter.

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Pro-Putin Ukrainian politician arrested, Zelenskyy says (Business Insider)

Pro-Putin Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk escaped house arrest in late February shortly after the Russia invasion.

"Our relationship has developed over 20 years," Medvedchuk said of his ties to Putin during an interview with Time last spring. If Russia had taken Kyiv, many experts believe Medvedchuk would've been installed as the new leader of Ukraine. The tweet said, "You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years.

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Zelensky touts capture of Putin friend Viktor Medvedchuk (Washington Examiner)

A key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have been captured by Ukrainian forces.

You can even wear a Ukrainian military uniform for camouflage," Ivan Bakanov, chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine, or SBU, said in a statement posted to Twitter, per a Google translation. Officials believe Putin was eyeing Medvedchuk to helm a pro-Russian puppet state in Ukraine if Moscow was able to overthrow the government, Newsweek reported. Glory to Ukraine!" he said in the message, according to a Google translation. Medvedchuk has also been subject to sanctions from Western nations such as the United States for "his role in undermining Ukrainian sovereignty." "You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years. "A special operation was carried out thanks to the SBU. Well done!

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Putin ally Medvedchuk detained within special operation of ... (Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news)

Thanks to a special operation conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine, MP Viktor Medvedchuk (Opposition Platform — For Life faction) was detained.

"A special operation was conducted thanks to the Security Service of Ukraine. Well done! Glory to Ukraine!" President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Putin ally Medvedchuk detained within special operation of Ukraine’s Security Service

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