Kuchma about his presidency: There were two important things that I underestimated
The second President of Ukraine (1994-2005) Leonid Kuchma named two important points that he underestimated during his tenure as head of state.
"If we take not specific deeds and decisions, but a more general, strategic plan, then there were two important things that I underestimated. The first is the stuffing of our political elite with the remnants of Moscow agents - both direct 'KGB members' and agents of influence ... The second is the potential Ukrainian civil society. It has been ahead of the government for a long time, proving this in the most acute moments of modern history, but for the first time I felt this maturity and this energy during the days of the Maidan," Kuchma said in an interview with the Ukrayinska Pravda ezine.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Special project. Mayor of Drohobych: 90% of IDPs need permanent housing, because they have nowhere to return
15:20, 28.09.2023
Swedish Presidency of Council of EU to support Ukraine on its path to EU membership – Billstrom
19:22, 11.01.2023
Putin-Zelensky meeting will be complicated from all points of view – Kuchma
14:07, 10.09.2021
Constitution has to be changed according to requirements of time, but only in interests of Ukrainian people - Kuchma
17:12, 26.06.2021
Proceeding on possible treason of Kuchma, Yermak closed - SBU
11:59, 13.01.2021
LATEST
EU Ambassadors to review Ukraine Plan required for Ukraine Facility on May 8
19:04, 07.05.2024
Ukraine's Dpty Foreign Minister informs OPCW Director-General about Russia's systemic violations of Chemical Weapons Convention
19:02, 07.05.2024
Three drowned men found in Tysa River – State Border Guard Service
18:28, 07.05.2024
Belgian PM confirms participation in Peace Summit – Zelenskyy
18:00, 07.05.2024
Zelenskyy, Spanish PM discuss continuation of military aid