Yushchenko revealed the turning point in Putin's behavior: when he became a dictator

In the first ten years of his rule, Russian President Vladimir Putin was characterized as unassertive in relations with Ukraine and unaware of his country's responsibilities. This point of view was expressed by former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko during an interview with journalist Natalia Nagornaya.Yushchenko emphasized the importance of historical reconciliation between Ukraine and Russia, and highlighted that the initiative in this matter should come from the Kremlin. The negative attitude of Russians towards historical events, such as Baturyn, as noted by Yushchenko, is one of the biggest obstacles to improving relations between the two countries.In his speech, Yushchenko also noted the decisive significance of the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 for shaping the image of a dictator in the international community, which he became for many. According to Yushchenko, the key to overcoming the internal conflict between Russia and Ukraine is Ukraine's victory and the support of allies in this tense conflict.