(AP) – Lawmakers brawled, threw eggs at each other and set off smoke bombs in Ukraine’s parliament Tuesday as the legislature erupted into chaos over a vote allowing the Russian navy to keep using a port on the Black Sea. (more)
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, who came to power on pledges of resetting ties with Russia, was expected in Moscow Friday amid efforts to defuse years of tensions between the two neighbors. (more)
Ukraine’s opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych is heading for a narrow victory over his rival, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, in the country’s presidential election, according to electoral officials. (more)
The battle for the presidency of Ukraine continued to hang in the balance today as Viktor Yanukovych edged closer to victory and his bitter rival Yuliya Tymoshenko refused to concede defeat. (more)
Five years ago, Ukraine held an election. Western governments and NGOs did their best to support the so-called Orange Revolution, which propelled Viktor Yushchenko into the Ukrainian presidency. (more)
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s election commission released a partial vote count Monday showing gruff opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych and glamorous Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on course to compete in next month’s final round of the presidential elections. (more)
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians cast their first presidential ballots since the 2004 Orange Revolution Sunday, an election that could steer the country from its pro-Western course and strengthen ties with Russia. (more)
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s presidential candidates are trading accusations of plans to steal Sunday’s election, with at least one warning of possible street confrontations. (more)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ahead of a presidential election that could tilt Ukraine’s orientation away from the West, leading candidates of all stripes have been seeking help from expensive U.S.-based political operatives. (more)
