Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
No Experience? No Problem: A Look At Some Of The New Faces In Ukraine’s Parliament
A Greco-Roman wrestler whose Rwandan father died in combat is just one of the new faces elected to Ukraine’s parliament in snap elections on July 21. Here’s a look at him and a few others. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Election Commission: Zelenskiy’s Party On Course To Win Majority
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s party, Servant of the People, is on course to win a majority in new parliament, according to the Central Election Commission. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
2 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed On First Day Of Brokered Cease-fire
WASHINGTON — Ukraine’s military on July 22 said that two soldiers were and killed and as many wounded on the previous day when an unknown explosive device was set off by an “enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
LONG Ukraine Envoy to U.S. Says Replacement Should Come As Soon As Possible
WASHINGTON – Valeriy Chaly, Ukraine’s outgoing ambassador in Washington, says that given the importance of the United States as a country, his replacement “should come sooner than later.” In a July 21 interview with Voice of America, Chaly said his dismissal by presidential decree on July 19 “was absolutely normal” because the requisite...
Ukrainian Parliamentary Election: Exit Poll Results And Reactions
Exit polls showed the party of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Servant of the People, was on track to win 43.9 percent of the vote for party lists in a July 21 snap parliamentary election. Four other parties also reached the 5 percent threshold for seats in parliament. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Promises ‘Victory Over Corruption’ As Party Leads Snap Parliamentary Vote
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised “victory over corruption” after his political party was set to win the most seats in a snap parliamentary election. But exit polls showed his Servant of the People party would fall short of a majority in the July 21 vote. Zelenskiy is a former actor and he has invited a start-up party...
Five Key Takeaways From Ukraine’s Parliamentary Vote
Zelenskiy’s Servant Of The People party won big, but likely not big enough for a majority and will be forced to form a coalition with at least one other party. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Celebrates Ukrainian Parliamentary Election Win, Wants New Face For Prime Minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy celebrated after exit polls showed his party, Servant of the People, was on course to win most seats in a snap parliamentary election. Speaking to supporters in Kyiv on July 21, he said he wanted a “new face” to serve as Ukraine’s next prime minister. …read more Source: Radio Free...
Zelenskiy’s Party On Track For 43.9 Percent, Exit Poll Shows
The party of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is on track for a strong showing in snap parliamentary elections according to exit polls as he seeks a mandate to push through reforms …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Seeks To Consolidate Power As Ukrainians Votes For New Parliament
Ukrainian voters headed to the polls in a snap parliamentary election on July 21 after comedian-turned-president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, dissolved parliament in a bid to get a legislative mandate for his reforms. Exit polls showed Zelenskiy’s Servant of the People party was expected to win the largest share of the vote. …read more...
