Yanukovych has been famous for his bloopers, malapropos and moments of confusion since first becoming prime minister in 2002.
“I urge journalists to keep a high ethical bar, to keep the principle of objectivity and political bias.” (On Sept. 3 2012, speaking at the World Newspaper Congress in Kyiv.)
Read Kyiv Post’s “Myths & realities of Yanukovych’s record”.
“We generally think that the territory of our country should be dangerous for our citizens and, especially, for our guests.” (On May 25, 2012, speaking about preparations for the Euro 2012 football championship.)
“Our holy duty before the slain ones is to overcome the shadows of the past, to make future tragedies possible.”(On June 22, 2011, speaking to World War II veterans in Kyiv)
“We are regularly receiving reports of governors. But only when you see with your own hands, touch with your own eyes, as the old Ukrainian tradition goes, then it is completely different.” (On Oct. 12 2012, speaking in Luhansk)
“Dmitri and I, we have decided that we will not speak about bad things, but rather do (them).” (Sept. 21 2010, meeting with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.)
“The government will fight those who strive to warm up in a bloody bonfire.” (On May 9, 2011, in Kyiv.)
“President Obama asked how is the supply of the equipment going to the laboratories we are building in Kharkiv, which are going to work on low-enriched Iran.” (On Sept. 28, 2012, reporting to the press after his talk with U.S. President Barack Obama.)
