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Viktor Yushchenko to get advice from one of the loudest critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: timoshenko.com.ua)

Putin critic appointed as Ukrainian presidential advisor

Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko has chosen a key opposition figure in Russia as his advisor for business relations with Moscow, it emerged on Monday (14 February).

Boris Nemtsov, a leader of the liberal Union of Right Forces and deputy prime minister in 1997-1998 is a well-known critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his appointment is unlikely to be warmly received in Moscow.

The appointment also highlights the strong connection between Ukraine’s new government ...

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Viktor Yushchenko to get advice from one of the loudest critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: timoshenko.com.ua)

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