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Ukraine takes to the polls in presidential election – video
Ukrainian residents cast their votes in the country’s first parliamentary elections since the fall of President Viktor Yanukovich. The poll is expected to underline support for the current president, Petro Poroshenko, and his mandate to end separatist conflict in the east. The election has been called early in an attempt to clear Yanukovich...
Ukraine votes in parliamentary election
First parliamentary poll since downfall of Yanukovich expected to strengthen President PoroshenkoUkrainians are voting in an election that is expected to strengthen President Petro Poroshenkos mandate to end a separatist conflict in the east of the country. Polling stations opened at 8.00 am (0600 GMT) on Sunday in the first parliamentary polls...
Ukraine to vote in snap elections
Ukrainian voters will go to the polls to elect a new parliament, amid the continuing conflict with pro-Russian rebels in the east. …read more Source:...
War-weary Ukraine set to pick pro-Western parliament in election
KIEV (Reuters) – War-weary Ukrainians are set to pick a pro-Western and nationalist-leaning parliament on Sunday that should give President Petro Poroshenko a mandate to end separatist conflict in the east, but may inject new tension into ties with Russia. …read more Source:...
Ukraine crisis: Poll gets under way amid imperfect truce
Ukraine votes in parliamentary elections today against a backdrop of conflict between government troops and pro-Russian separatist forces in its eastern regions. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine war hero fights election from Russian psychiatric ward
Ukraine’s first female combat helicopter pilot runs for parliament despite being held in secure psychiatric unit in Russia …read more Source: The...
On eve of poll, Ukraine leader seeks support for pro-Europe course
KIEV (Reuters) – President Petro Poroshenko called on Ukrainians on Saturday to elect a majority on Sunday that would see through a pro-Europe, reform agenda and break with the Soviet past. …read more Source:...
The new generation running for parliament in Ukraine
Despite not being a party member and with an unusual route into politics, Alex Ryabchyn is in line to be one of the countrys newest MPsLast summer Alex Ryabchyn was completing a masters in international development at Sussex University. When he graduated he moved back to his native Donetsk, planning to enjoy a quiet life there with his wife and...
Ukrainian Refugees Flee To Russian Arctic
Sky News speaks to Ukrainian refugees who are trying to start a new life in Russia, as Ukraine gears up for an election on Sunday. …read more Source: Sky...
Ukraine prepares to vote
Key elections in troubled state …read more Source: Financial...
