Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych publicly addressed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urging him to 'stop the bloodshed at any cost' and reach a peace agreement with Russia.
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Viktor Yanukovych urged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop the bloodshed at any cost and reach a peace agreement
Yanukovych addressed Zelenskyy in both a presidential and fatherly capacity
Yanukovych stated that Ukraine, Donbas, and Russia expect Zelenskyy to stop the bloodshed and that Western partners would be grateful
Viktor Yanukovych urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop the war at any cost
Viktor Yanukovych urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to overcome his pride
Viktor Yanukovych has lived in Russia since being ousted in 2014
Yanukovych's letter to Zelensky was published by Russian media
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