President of Ukraine (February 25, 2010 to February 22, 2014) [4], a recidivist. Recognized by the Verkhovna Rada as having withdrawn from the exercise of his or her constitutional powers and subsequently deprived of the title of President of Ukraine by a special law. [5] [6]

On January 12, 2015, he was wanted by Interpol, but on July 21, 2015, Interpol suspended the search in connection with the complaint by Viktor Yanukovych [7] [8].

Chairman of the Party of Regions (April 2003 - April 23, 2010), Honorary Chairman (April 23, 2010 - March 29, 2014). Prime Minister of Ukraine (November 21, 2002 - January 5, 2005 and August 4, 2006 - December 18, 2007). Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (2002-2005). Member of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (September 11, 2006 - December 18, 2007; February 25, 2010 - February 27, 2014). Head of Donetsk Regional Administration (May 11, 1997 - November 21, 2002).

Doctor of Economics, Professor, Member of the Academy of Economic Sciences of Ukraine, former member of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine [9] [10] [11].