Russian President Vladimir Putin said that former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was right in his objections to the terms of Ukraine’s partnership with the European Union in 2013. The statement was made by Putin. meeting international debate club “Valdai”.
According to the Russian leader, Yanukovych realized that the terms of the association agreement with the European Union posed “serious threats to the Ukrainian economy”; because they envisaged “the opening of the borders, the creation of absolutely unacceptable conditions for the functioning of Ukraine.” Ukrainian economy, the real sector of the Ukrainian economy.”
Putin also noted that Ukraine’s participation in EU analytical structures, which allegedly “deprives Ukraine of certain advantages”, is unprofitable for Ukraine. According to the Russian leader, Yanukovych only advocated the fulfillment of these conditions, and the fact that this was “used as an excuse for a coup” is “nonsense” and a “real crime”.
Before that Putin commented Ukraine has plans to join the EU. According to him, Ukraine is currently trying to produce something, but without much success because “everything happens with the help of Western consultants and intermediaries.”
He claims that the Russian side has never been against Ukraine’s admission to the European Union.
Putin before stated“The frog is on our side.”
Source: Gazeta
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