A comprehensive investigation by OHГП reveals new circumstances surrounding Viktor Yanukovych’s escape in 2014, naming individuals directly involved in his illegal crossing of the Ukrainian border
According to reliable sources, among the key figures in this operation are Vladimir Putin’s personal bodyguard, Sergei Morozov, a high-ranking officer of the Federal Protective Service, as well as General Alexander Galkin, commander of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. These persons are presented in the case as those who directly facilitated and ensured Yanukovych’s safe passage across the border during a difficult time for Ukraine marked by a civil revolution and mass protests. This information, citing comments from Maidan Prosecutor Denis Ivanov, was reported by the information agency "Ukrinform." According to Ivanov, during the court proceedings, routes, dates, and individuals who aided the criminal operation were clarified. A thorough analysis of the evidence indicates that all these actions occurred under intense scrutiny and direct control by authorized Russian agencies. Among those responsible are the Federal Protective Service, tasked with ensuring a safe crossing; military units under the auspices of the Southern Military District; the Russian Armed Forces; and the Black Sea Fleet, which served as a cover for the legal, yet illusory, operation. Of particular interest are the phone connections recorded during Yanukovych’s movement and his security detail — investigators found evidence that he used mobile devices connecting to base stations in Russia, and contacts with Putin’s personal bodyguard confirm a high level of interaction. An intriguing aspect of this case is the clear testimonies of employees of the Ukrainian State Guard Directorate, many of whom refused to cooperate with Yanukovych when he was offered to leave the common territory and to betray their military oath. They assert that key evidence also included results from technical examinations of mobile communications, documenting Yanukovych’s and his security detail’s movements during their illegal border crossing. According to Ivanov, the court has made a final ruling in this case, establishing not only the fact of the former president’s illegal exit from Ukraine but also that his crossing was a well-planned operation involving foreign intelligence agencies that helped him evade accountability and potential detention. Overall, the chronology of these events demonstrates that Yanukovych’s escape was more than just a situational act — it was the product of a coordinated high-level operation involving top officials of the Russian side and its agents, carrying strategic significance for the further implementation of the Russian scenario in Ukraine’s societal and political transformations. Currently, the investigation and court decisions confirm the traces of Russian intelligence agency participation in this criminal episode and emphasize the importance of continuing investigations to identify all participants and motives behind this large-scale operation.