Kuchma says he was first world leader in modern history to order troops to fire on Russian soldiers

Exclusive 21.08.2026 13:30 Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has claimed that he was the first world leader in modern history to order troops to open fire on Russian soldiers. He said in an interview with Ukrinform that the order was given during the 2003 crisis over Tuzla Island. “Let me remind you: during the crisis […]