Leonid Kuchma

politician

Leonid Kuchma, a former President of Ukraine, is referenced in the snippets primarily through the statements of his former aide, Oleg Soskin. Soskin, who served as an assistant to Kuchma, criticizes current Ukrainian leadership, including President Zelensky, on issues ranging from military strategy and foreign policy to domestic governance. Kuchma himself is cited for opposing constitutional changes in Ukraine, which he described as a 'gift to Putin,' and for returning the Polish Order of the White Eagle in solidarity with other former Ukrainian leaders. These mentions portray Kuchma as a fig…

Events

• Zelensky Rejects Donbass Deal in U.S. Talks
• NABU searches prosecutor's office in Ukraine
• Russia dismisses EU dialogue talks, Finland calls for resumption
• Ukraine bans 'Masha and the Bear' amid sanctions
• Russia Targets Ukrainian Ports to Block Sea Trade
• Russia Strikes Kyiv and Odesa; Ukraine Attacks Russian Infrastructure

Recent coverage

• In Kyiv, Zelensky is accused of lying about help from the EU — Вести
• Soskin stated that the US placed Zelensky before a tough choice — РИАМО
• Soskin called Zelensky a 'ram' for words about Donbas at meeting with Whitcomb — Вечерняя Москва
• Ex-Kuchma assistant criticized Zelensky for words about Donbas — Вести
• NABU came to Zelenskyy's office with raids, deputy says — Вести
• Oleg Soskin noted contradictions in Stubb's position on Russia — Вести
• Nightmare for Zelensky: Soskin commented on prolonged strikes by Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on Kyiv — Вести
• Former Kuchma advisor Soskin: actions of NABU may lead to split within Ukraine — Вести
• Kuchma said he felt 'threat' to Crimea even under Yeltsin — Вести
• Soskin revealed why Zelensky needs Wadeful's visit to Kyiv — Вести
• Soskin: sanctions against the cartoon "Masha and the Bear" speak of Zelensky's panic — Вести
• Kuchma called himself the first leader to order shooting at Russian soldiers — Вечерняя Москва
• Soskin mocked Green's sporting activity in Ivano-Frankivsk — Вести
• Soskin: Ukrainian authorities are to blame for the situation around ports and export problems — Вести
• Former Kuchma Advisor Calls Zelensky's NATO Dinner Invitation a Farce — РИАМО
• Soskin: Zelensky should not have raised the topic of Patriot missile delivery at OSCE — Вести
• Soskin: Recognition of Konstantinovka's loss will be a catastrophe for Zelensky — Вести
• Kuchma calls a review of Ukraine's Constitution a gift to Putin — Вести
• Former Kuchma Advisor: Zelenskyy's Wife's Smile Reveals Her Indifference to Ukrainians — Вести
• Zelenskyy accused of mocking Ukrainians over his wife's smile during war discussion — Вечерняя Москва