The EU Court ultimately rejected Yanukovych's lawsuit to lift sanctions.

The EU Court denied Yanukovych's request to lift sanctions

According to inkorr.com: Viktor Yanukovych lost in court, where he tried to lift sanctions imposed on him by the European Union in 2014 and 2022 due to his actions that contributed to the destabilization of Ukraine. The lawsuit by the fugitive president was dismissed despite his arguments regarding the absence of a criminal case and evidence against him.

Yanukovych petitioned the EU Court to lift the sanctions, claiming they were imposed illegally, but the court did not support his arguments.

The sanctions also affected Yanukovych's son, Oleksandr Viktorovych, due to his business ties in the occupied Donbas.

Yanukovych's new image and public discussion

Recently, Viktor Yanukovych attracted public attention due to his updated image, particularly changes in his appearance. In Ukraine, there is active discussion about his new look online, creating memes featuring his smile.

During his video address, Yanukovych also expressed support for Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU and joined a campaign that accuses Europe of hostility towards Ukraine.

Some experts believe that this video address may be part of a Kremlin strategy aimed at legitimizing attempts to change power in Ukraine. His statements have drawn criticism even among Russian terrorists, indicating the consequences of tensions in relations between Russia and Ukraine.

Thus, the EU court rejected Viktor Yanukovych's lawsuit, and his new image and support for rapprochement with the EU have become subjects of ambiguous reactions both in Ukraine and beyond. The events surrounding Yanukovych reflect not only his personal changes but also the complex political situation in the region.