Ukraine president tightens grip on power with new government Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has formed a new coalition and appointed a cabinet with ally Mykola Azarov at its head.
The events come a week after Yulia Tymoshenko was ousted from her post as prime minister. (11.03.2010) Ukraine inaugurates Viktor Yanukovych as new president After a bitterly-fought election campaign, Viktor Yanukovych became Ukraine's fourth president since independence on Thursday. His rival, Prime Minister Yulia Yanukovych visits Moscow, pledges better relations ...
Ukraine parliament ousts prime minister Tymoshenko in vote ...
Opinion: Yushchenko's quiet exit is a sign of democratic mindset ...
Tymoshenko refuses to concede Ukrainian defeat ... Tymoshenko, still refuses to recognize his election. (25.02.2010) Ukraine's shift east leaves Poles, Czechs alone in fear of Russia Following Sunday's Ukrainian run-off vote, ties between Moscow and Kyiv are likely to improve, leaving Poland and the Czech Republic isolated in their fear of Russia. Germany holds the key to easing those concerns. (08.02.2010)
(Deutsche Welle)
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