Arseniy Yatsenyuk

Ukrainian politician and Prime Minister

Arseniy Yatsenyuk - Ukrainian politician and Prime Minister
Born

May 22nd, 1974
51 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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