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In my opinion, the most important impact of my actions came in the winter of 2013-2014, when Ukrainians struggled to build their democracy and rose up against former president Viktor Yanukovych.

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Cardin reflects on his role during Ukraine's struggle for democracy against Yanukovych.

02/10/2016

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