Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Ukrainian politician and Prime Minister
Born
May 22nd, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ukraine
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Served as Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2014 to 2016. Held the position of Minister of Economic Development and Trade prior to becoming Prime Minister. Played a significant role during the political crisis in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Euromaidan protests. Worked on implementing economic reforms and pursuing relations with the European Union. After leaving office, continued to participate in Ukrainian politics and founded a political party.
Served as Prime Minister during Euromaidan
Developed economic reforms in Ukraine
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