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What is the reason for sanctions against Mykola Azarov from countries like the U.S. and EU?
His role in the Euromaidan
Economic issues
Human rights violations
Terrorism
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Mykola Azarov was sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for his involvement in the violent crackdown on pro-European protests in Ukraine, known as the Euromaidan movement, in 2014. Specifically, he was accused of overseeing the use of excessive force by security forces against peaceful demonstrators, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths.
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