19 Quotes by Leonid Kuchma

Ukraine that existed before the elections no longer exists. It has been split up into two sides with absolutely opposite opinions,

If we don't end this phenomenon, how can we look the families of the dead people in the eye?

It is clearly understandable that negotiations are extremely difficult, ... It is hard to recognize what compromise can be reached, but I think, and others agree with me, that a compromise is necessary for Ukraine.

Such talks are accompanied by unacceptable preconditions and have no positive issue for discussion,

stand against any use of force that would lead to bloodshed.

We all realize we will have to introduce amendments to the current legislation in the country,

we should not make a tragedy out of matters if it was a mistake. Bigger mistakes have been made.

Why do we go with our hand outstretched, and they always beat us on our hands by various conditions? Didn't we know that it would be so when we were closing down Chernobyl?

We have to draw a line under this once and for all