Without 2004 Revolution, 2014 Maidan Revolution in Ukraine Would Not Have Happened, Former PM Says

© Sputnik . Andrey Stenin / Go to the mediabankProtesters on Maidan Square in Kiev, Ukraine, in February 2014.
Protesters on Maidan Square in Kiev, Ukraine, in February 2014. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 22.11.2024
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In 2004-2005, a set of protests, called the Orange Revolution, took place in Ukraine. They started after announcing the results of the presidential elections. Under the pressure of the protesters, the second run-off was held, West-oriented candidate Viktor Yushchenko won the election. With his inauguration in January 2005, the revolution ended.
Without the 2004 revolution, the 2014 Maidan revolution in Ukraine would not have been possible, former Prime Minister of Ukraine Nikolay Azarov told Sputnik in an interview dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Orange Revolution in the Eastern European country.
The West had rehearsed everything and came to the conclusion that the main mistake of this 2004 coup was that they failed to get rid of all pro-Russian movements in the country, Azarov said.
Supporters of European integration of Ukraine on Independence Square in Kiev. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 19.02.2024
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