Viktor Medvedchuk

Viktor Medvedchuk is a Ukrainian businessman and politician who has been a close associate of Vladimir Putin. He was born in Ukraine and graduated from the Kiev Polytechnic Institute. Medvedchuk has been involved in various business ventures, including the construction and energy sectors. He has also been a vocal supporter of Putin and has been accused of having ties to organized crime. Medvedchuk has been a member of the Ukrainian parliament and has served as the head of the Ukrainian-Russian Public Council.