Viktor F. Yanukovych, the ousted president of Ukraine, appealed to Russia on Thursday to protect his personal safety, while news agencies reported that he may already be in Russia. Earlier on Thursday, activists believed to be pro-Russian seized government buildings in the capital of Ukraine’s Crimea region.
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Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is now a fugitive from justice, accused of mass murder and corruption reaching $70 billion. He may be in Russia and has issued a statement declaring himself the legitimate president of Ukraine and appealing to Russia for help in guaranteeing his personal safety.
