TY - JOUR AU - Denisenko, V. I. PY - 2019/12/29 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Installation of control by Viktor Yanukovych’s environment over the Armed Forces of Ukraine (2010 – 2012) JF - Zaporizhzhia Historical Review JA - ZHR VL - 2 IS - 52 SE - History of Ukraine DO - UR - https://istznu.org/index.php/journal/article/view/242 SP - 170-182 AB - Тhe process of capturing control over the Armed Forces and the military-industrial complex of Ukraine by representatives of the Donetsk clan is revealed. The purpose and circumstances of the emergence of the concern «Ukroboronprom» are investigated. The role of Michael Yezhel and Dmitry Salamatin in the commercialization of the defense sector, participation in the massive theft of state property is highlighted. It was separately emphasized the connection of these figures with the Russian elite, which is proof of Viktor Yanukovych’s attempts to exchange part of national sovereignty for personal preferences. ER -