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“I'm always very cautious about "brotherhood" concept. Frankly speaking, I don't need such relatives who grab my land and kill my people.”

Quote by Arseniy Yatsenyuk

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Arseniy Yatsenyuk

Arseniy Yatsenyuk is a prominent Ukrainian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Born on May 22, 1974, he graduated from the Kyiv National Economic University with a Ph.D. in Economics. Yatsenyuk has been active in Ukrainian politics for many years, holding several key positions, including Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament). During his tenure as Prime Minister, he pushed for reforms in Ukraine, particularly in anti-corruption and judicial reform. However, his government faced numerous challenges, including economic difficulties and tensions with Russia. more

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