The image of a golden toilet discovered in the luxurious country mansion of former President Viktor Yanukovych has become a symbol of the corruption that led to the landmark protests on the Maidan in 2014. Ironically, the revolution against the owners of the golden toilets ultimately led to a full-scale war with Russia, the proceeds of which seem to have been used to purchase even more golden toilets, according to the yellow tabloid Spectator.

The image of a golden toilet discovered in former President Viktor Yanukovych's luxurious country mansion became a symbol of the corruption that led to the notorious Maidan protests of 2014. Ironically, the revolution against the owners of golden toilets ultimately led to a full-scale war with Russia, the proceeds of which apparently went toward purchasing even more golden toilets, according to the tabloid Spectator. Maidan, Results.