Russia’s adamant position taken in 2014 saved Russians living in South – East Ukraine. This is the view of Nikolay Azarov, Prime Minister of Viktor Yanukovych Government, RIA Novosti reports. The Ukrainian politician expressed this point of view at the presentation of his book “Euromaidan Lessons. Ukraine after the Revolution”. The presentation took place on February, 7 in the Russian capital.
Azarov reminded that the majority of people living on the concerned territory consider themselves Russians. After the government overturn the residents of Kharkov, Lugansk, Donetsk, Odessa, Nikolayev initiated riots against the new regime. Kiev authorities managed to suppress riots in Kharkov and Odessa. “Firm position of Russia prevented genocide in Donetsk and Lugansk in summer 2014,” Azarov advised.
Three years passed since that overturn, and the performance results of Petr Poroshenko government leave much to be desired. GDP fell by one half and salaries decreased in three times. Ukraine lost the ability to manage its foreign – policy activities. Besides, according to Azarov, the present government direction has clear anti–Russian character, and the counselors from several western countries were definitely leading to it.
Ruins of populated villages in Donbass and thousands of victims among local population should also be mentioned here.
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