Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: His government was one of the first to support the street protesters who eventually overthrew Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, according to The Star. When other Western leaders dialed back their rhetoric on Russias action in Crimea Harper never did and Throughout the Ukrainian crisis , Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been uncompromising. His visit to Kyiv later this week will be the first by any G7 leader. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.