News

Ternopil Oblast votes are in; scandals drag on, Kyiv Post (2009)

Two weeks after the Ternopil local elections its result is still disputed.

Yushchenko to back up government appointment, Unian (2007)

President Victor Yushchenko assured that he will make all steps necessary for the new government to begin functioning, according to the President`s press-office.

Ukraine still waits for government, UNIAN (2007)

While a government coalition including the Bloc of Yulia Tymoshenko (BYuT) and Our Ukraine-People`s Self-Defense Bloc (OU-PSD) has seemed likely since preliminary results were released, the lengthy negotiations suggest that this is not a done deal.

Five political forces win seats in sixth Ukrainian parliament according to final election results, Interfax Ukraine (2007)

Central Election Commission Chairman Volodymyr Shapoval announced the official results of the early parliamentary elections of September 30, 2007, in Kyiv on Monday.

Nothing personal (Analysis of pros and cons of various coalition designs), Zerkalo Nedeli (2007)

The authors of this article have made an attempt to analyze pros and cons of various coalition designs for the key figures and society after the Pre-term parliamentary elections in Ukraine held on 30 September, 2007.

Ukraine: The campaign that could change voting patterns, Unian (2007)

The author of this article says that three important factors in the current campaign are identifiable and will likely affect the vote: [1] apathy, [2] the use of American campaign consultants and [3] a new battle for Eastern voters.

President dissolves parliament, schedules elections for December 7, Ukrinform (2008)

This article is announcing that Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko dissolved the Verkhovna Rada of the sixth convocation and scheduled early parliamentary elections for December 7, 2008.

Yanukovych leads polls ahead of Ukraine’s presidential election, Ria Novosti (2009)

 

Ukrainian presidential candidates to register Oct. 19-Nov. 13 (Ria Novosti, 2009)

 

Ukraine begins presidential election campaign (Ria Novosti, 2009)

 

Economist Vitrenko To Run for President of Ukraine (EIRNS, 2009)

Press Release on the nomination of Natalia Vitrenko

Nomination of candidates ends in Ukraine (ITAR TASS, 2009)

Nomination of presidential candidates ends in Ukraine on Friday. Who have registered until now?

EU observers start monitoring Ukraine election campaign (Ria Novosti, 2009)

 

Ukraine: A Democracy at Risk (The Wall Street Journal, 2009)

 

Ukraine's political cat-fight leaves voters cold (BBC News, 2009)

How Ukraine prepares for the first presidential elections after the Orange Revolution? Some say, the revolution was only a dream, and people do not believe that the election will change anything.

Russia's Putin says not backing Ukraine's Tymoshenko (Reuters, 2009)

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied that he was backing Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as his preferred candidate in January's presidential elections.

President, government and parliament should unite to reform Ukraine's economy, says Swedish PM (Interfax, 2009)

Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden, whose country currently holds the presidency of the European Union, believes that Ukraine's president, government and parliament should unite to reform the country's economy.

EU urges Ukraine to hold free, fair Jan election (Reuters, 2009)

European Union officials urged Ukraine on Friday to hold a free and fair presidential election in January to help it advance towards integration with Europe.

Clinton Urges Free and Fair Ukraine Election (Voa News, 2009)

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the United States is ready to work with the winner of Ukraine's presidential election next month and expressed hope that the polling will be free, fair and without external interference. Clinton held talks focusing on security issues with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko.

Tymoshenko ready to join hands with Yushchenko 'for Ukraine's sake' (Ria Novosti, 2009)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko does not regret her decision to support Viktor Yushchenko in the 2004 presidential elections and is ready to unite with the incumbent president "for the sake of Ukraine."

Resolution of Qurultay of the Crimean Tatar People (UNPO, 2009)

Resolution of Qurultay of the Crimean Tatar People of the Fifth Convocation On the Election of the President of Ukraine.Resolution of Qurultay of the Crimean Tatar People

International Foundation for Electoral Systems Releases Survey on Ukrainian Political Attitudes (IFES, 2009)

IFES’ 18th survey in the country offers insight into January 2010 Ukrainian elections.

Ukraine’s January elections under-funded? (RT, 2009)

The country's presidential elections on 17th January may face a huge under-funding problem, according to a member of Ukraine's Central Election Commission, which is responsible for organizing the polls.

Ukraine's election: portraits of main players (Reuters, 2010)

A total of 18 candidates are taking part in Ukraine's presidential election on Jan. 17, including President Viktor Yushchenko, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and former Prime Minister and opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich.

Controversies Precede Ukranian Election (The Epoch Times, 2010)

Questions about the integrity of the Ukranian election process are being raised, two weeks before polling day on Jan. 17.

Much depends on Ukrainian elections (The Messenger Online, 2010)

The Presidential elections in Ukraine, scheduled for January 17, are approaching. There are 18 candidates. The result will answer many questions, of which the most important is what Ukraine’s foreign policy orientation will be. Further developments in the post-Soviet space as a whole, and the global geo-political configuration, will be affected by this.

Over 1,500 intl. observers registered for presidential election in Ukraine (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's electoral commission has registered 1,583 foreign observers who will monitor the January 17 presidential election, Kyiv Post reported Saturday.

Council Of Europe To Observe Ukraine Presidential Election (The Gov Monitor, 2010)

39-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Mátyás Eörsi (Hungary, ALDE), will be in Ukraine from 14 to 18 January to observe the presidential election.

Yushchenko: 'I Will Never Say I Failed During These Five Years' (Radio Free Europe, 2010)

Yushchenko has been criticized for presiding over a half-decade of political chaos and drawing Ukraine into unwelcome conflict with Moscow. But in an interview with RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, he was unrepentant.

Ukraine’s dilemma (Financial Times, 2010)

On Sunday, Ukrainians vote in the first presidential election since 2004 and in very different circumstances from the Orange Revolution. Mr Yushchenko’s failure to create stability, fight corruption or protect citizens against a rapacious bureaucracy has created widespread disillusion.

Election Campaign Heats Up In Ukraine (The Moscow Times, 2010)

Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych promised to keep the country out of NATO if he wins the Jan. 17 election but said he remained committed to taking it into the European mainstream.

Ukraine election campaigns ignore EU relations (EUobserver, 2010)

The vote on 17 January is being billed by some experts as another turning point for the country, which five years ago overthrew the authoritarian, pro-Russian government of Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yanukovych and plied a course for EU and Nato membership.

For sale on Internet - Ukraine's election votes (Reuters, 2010)

Offers to sell Ukrainian votes appear on Internet

Ukrainian President election: who is said to be the favorite? (Ukranian Globalist, 2010)

Apparently, current Ukrainian President is unlikely to win. Who is the favorite and why Yuschenko lost his support?

Ukrainians Vote Sunday to Elect New President (Voice of America, 2010)

Ukrainians go to polls Jan. 17 to elect a new president. There are 18 candidates running for president in Ukraine. But analysts agree there are only two who stand a chance of winning: Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yanukovich, leader of the powerful "Party of Regions" in the Ukrainian parliament, or Rada.

A look at Ukraine's top presidential contenders (The Washington Post, 2010)

A resume collecting to the top candidates of Sunday's presidential election in Ukraine.

Orange leaders face shutout in Ukraine election (The Washington Post, 2010)

A wealthy businessman has made surprising gains against the two front-runners in Ukraine's presidential race, suggesting a possible shutout for both pro-Western leaders of the 2004 Orange Revolution.

Ukraine presidential candidates use every chance to lure voters (Itar Tass, 2010)

Ukraine is living through the last two days of election advertising, following which “the day of hush” will come on Saturday.

Ukraine - President: January 17th election will be democratic (Isria, 2010)

New Years' annual reception for diplomatic corps by Victor Yushchenko - he says, the upcoming elections are going to be democratic.

Ukraine election focuses European minds on gas (BBC, 2010)

As Ukrainians prepare to go to the polls to elect a new president on Sunday, European leaders will be aware that the outcome could affect the continent's vital energy supplies.

President hopes Central Election Commission reconsiders denying registration to Georgian observers to the election (Press Office of President, 2010)

President hopes Central Election Commission reconsiders denying registration to Georgian observers to the election.

Ukraine: The Road from Democracy (Business Week, 2010)

As Ukraine votes Jan. 17, disappointment with the Orange Revolution and Viktor Yushchenko is deep—and likely to result in a new government

Campaigning Ends In Ukraine Ahead Of Presidential Poll (Radio Free Europe, 2010)

Campaigning ends today in Ukraine ahead of the January 17 presidential election.

No serious violations in Ukraine's presidential polls - election authorities (Finchannel, 2010)

According to RIA Novosti, the Ukrainian Central Election Commission said on January 18 no serious violations of the voting process were registered during Sunday's presidential polls in the ex-Soviet state.

Yanukovych received 36.86 % of votes, Timoshenko - 24.31 % in Ukrainian presidential elections (Gazeta, 2010)

The Central Election Committee of Ukraine has processed 50.36 % of ballots of the local election committees. The Central Election Committee's press service informed, Kazakhstan Today agency reports citing RIA RosBusinessConsulting (RBC).

TABLE-Ukraine's presidential election results (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukrainian opposition leader Victor Yanukovych will face his old foe Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in a second round of a presidential election after gaining the most amount of votes in a Sunday, Jan. 17election.

Polish Observers Consider Presidential Election In Ukraine Transparent And European Standard-Based (Finchannel, 2010)

The mission of Polish observers from Sejm, Polish local authorities and experts consider the presidential election in Ukraine to be transparent and held in line with European democratic standards, the mission representatives told reporters.

Council of Europe: Ukraine’s presidential election meets most international commitments (Finchannel, 2010)

The first round of Ukraine ’s presidential election was of high quality and showed significant progress over previous elections, meeting most OSCE and Council of Europe commitments, concluded the international election observation mission in a statement published on January 18.

Yanukovich takes Ukraine poll lead (Financial Times, 2010)

Viktor Yanukovich, opposition leader, won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election yesterday, according to early exit polls. He is likely to face Yulia Tymoshenko, the nation's prime minister, in a runoff vote on February 7.

Yanukovych leads Ukraine election with nearly all ballots counted (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Opposition Party of Regions leader Viktor Yanukovych has a more than 10% lead over his closest rival Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Ukraine's Sunday presidential election with 99.5% of the ballots counted.

Tymoshenko fights back in Ukraine election (Financial Times, 2010)

Viktor Yanukovich, the Ukrainian opposition leader, and Yulia Tymoshenko, the prime minister, will go head to head in the decisive run-off of the country’s presidential election after defeating their other rivals in Sunday’s first round.

Georgians leaving Ukraine after failing to get election observer status (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Some of the Georgians who had arrived in Donetsk region for the alleged purpose of being international observers at Sunday's Ukrainian presidential elections but were denied official observer status left for Georgia at noon on Monday and the rest were due to go back on Monday evening, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said.

Ukraine's presidential election meets most international commitments (OSCE, 2010)

The observers noted that the election demonstrated respect for civil and political rights, and offered voters a genuine choice between candidates representing diverse political views. Candidates were able to campaign freely, and the campaign period was generally calm and orderly.

Second round election campaign unfolds in Ukraine today (NRCU, 2010)

Yesterday CEC reviewed the final results of the first round and appointed second round on February 7, 2010.

Ukraine to start printing ballots for second round of presidential election (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukraine Printing House will start printing voter ballots onJan. 26for the second round of the presidential election due on February 7, deputy chairwoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Zhanna Usenko-Chorna said.

Observers may not need to re-register for second round of Ukrainian election (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC) is deliberating on whether registered official observers from foreign states and international organizations will need to re-register for the second round of the Ukrainian presidential election, CEC chairman Volodymyr Shapoval said.

What did the presidential election exemplify? (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Positive and negative aspects of the electoral campaign.

Democratic presidential elections to foster Ukraine's EU accession (NRCU, 2010)

Holding democratic and fair election will speed up Ukraine's nearing to the European Union, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Petro Poroshenko and Catherine Ashton, the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, have said this in London, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ukraine’s Presidential Election – Oranges Turned Lemons (Russia Profile, 2010)

What does the Ukrainian presidential election tell us about the legacy of the Orange Revolution? How will it affect the economic situation and Ukraine’s financial position? Will Russia have to bail out Ukraine? And if so, what would it get in return? Who will be a more pro-Russian leader of Ukraine – Yanukovich or Tymoshenko?

Ukraine parliament adopts amendments to presidential election law (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's parliament, the Supreme Rada, adopted on Wednesday amendments to the law on presidential elections, canceling the two-thirds quorum required for electoral commissions' decisions to be legal.

Tymoshenko: Only 'hard-line attitude' can prevent election fraud (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The following is an unofficial English-language translation of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's letter to the head of the Kyiv-based election observation team for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Election Reform Heats Up Ukraine's Race for President (The Epoch Times, 2010)

Yulia Tymoshenko, current Prime Minister and one of two candidates vying for presidency in the upcoming Feb. 7 elections, lost the "battle" on Wednesday when a last-minute electoral reform bill benefiting her archrival, Viktor Yanukovych, was passed.

Ukraine premier attacks poll law changes (Financial Times, 2010)

Yulia Tymoshenko, the underdog in Ukraine's presidential election, appealed yesterday for international support to block last-minute electoral law changes that she says pave the way for vote-rigging by Victor Yanukovich, her opponent.

Government of Canada Announces Chief of Election Observer Mission to Ukraine (PR-USA, 2010)

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Senator Raynell Andreychuk will be heading the independent Canadian election observer mission for the second round of Ukraine's presidential election.

Ukraine PM cries foul days before presidential poll (Reuters, 2010)

Ukrainian presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko on Wednesday drove up tension ahead of Sunday's election, accusing her rival Viktor Yanukovich of preparing to rig the poll through last-minute changes to election rules.

Ukraine Elections: Tymoshenko Faces Tough Second Round In Presidential Elections (eGov Monitor, 2010)

With only days before the final vote on Sunday, 7 February, Yuliya Tymoshenko is still looking for a game-changing strategy to leapfrog Viktor Yanukovych, who beat her into second place in the first round. Her campaign faces three main problems.

Tensions Increase as Ukraine Election Looms (The Moscow Times, 2010)

Regardless of who wins a second round of voting Sunday to become the next president of Ukraine, an escalation of the country's apparently insurmountable political turmoil now seems inevitable.

EU foreign policy chief Ashton ‘closely following’ Ukraine election developments (The Sofia Echo, 2010)

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on February 4 2010 that she was "following closely" developments in the run-up to the second round of the country’s presidential elections.

Yanukovych-Tymoshenko gap down to 3.8% after 70% of vote counted (Ria Novosti, 2010)

A gap between Ukraine's presidential candidates Viktor Yanukovych and Yulia Tymoshenko narrowed to less than 4% after 70.30% of votes were counted, the Central Election Commission said.

Ukrainian polls set for photo finish (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine is set for a nail-biting conclusion to tense presidential polls, with both Viktor Yanukovych and Yulia Tymoshenko still able to claim victory in the former Soviet republic.

Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Ukraine (The New York Times, 2010)

The opposition leader Viktor F. Yanukovich declared victory on Sunday in presidential elections in Ukraine, claiming what appeared to be an unlikely comeback from his humiliating defeat in the 2004 Orange Revolution, when he was shunned as a bumbling Kremlin sidekick.

Leader ousted by Ukraine's 'Orange Revolution' set to return (CNN, 2010)

In a remarkable comeback, former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich seemed set Monday to become the president of Ukraine -- five years after he was ousted in a populist pro-Western uprising dubbed the "Orange Revolution."

Tymoshenko 'to challenge Ukraine election result' (Guardian, 2010)

Ukraine's prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, was today under pressure to concede defeat in the country's presidential election after international observers hailed Sunday's poll as fair and "truly competitive".

EU endorses Ukraine election result (EU Observer, 2010)

EU foreign relations chief Catherine Ashton has congratulated Ukraine on holding free and fair presidential elections, in remarks that will make it harder for the losing side to contest the result.

Yanukovych's party forming coalition in Ukraine parliament (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's opposition Party of Region, whose leader Viktor Yanukovich looks set to become president after tight polls on Sunday, said on Tuesday it could put together a coalition this week giving him control over parliament.

Run-off confirms that Ukraine's presidential election meets most international commitments (OSCE, 2010)

Ukraine's run-off presidential election confirmed the international election observation mission's assessment that the electoral process met most OSCE and Council of Europe commitments.

Ukraine's inspirational electorate (Guardina, 2010)

Let's not forget to praise the voters who battled through ice and snow to reaffirm their commitment to democracy.

Ukraine Election Commission Officially Confirms New President (I-Newswire, 2010)

The committee has unequivocally rejected her complaints, and this swift action is likely to stabilise the countries political system.

Ukraine’s Timoshenko to dispute election returns in court (Itar-Tass, 2010)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko has drafted a lawsuit addressed to the Supreme Administrative Court to call in question the legality of the Central Election Commission’ s protocol declaring the results of presidential elections. The lawsuit will be submitted to the court on Tuesday, February 16, the chief of Timoshenko’s election team, First Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Turchinov said on Monday. He added that the lawsuit would be filed personally on behalf of presidential candidate Yulia Timoshenko.

Ukrainian parliament cancels mayor's election date of May 30 (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The Ukrainian parliament has cancelled its resolution slating local council elections for May 30.

Court puts Ukraine election results on hold (ABS-CBN News) 2010

KIEV, Ukraine - A top Ukrainian court said Wednesday it has put on hold the results of presidential elections won by Viktor Yanukovych until it finishes hearing a case challenging the polls by his rival Yulia Tymoshenko.

Yanukovych expects Ukraine parliamentary coalition within week (Ria Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's president-elect Viktor Yanukovych said Sunday on the Ukraina TV channel that he expects a new parliamentary coalition will be formed by the end of next week.

Tymoshenko drops appeal contesting Ukraine election results (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has accepted her defeat and withdrew her legal appeal contesting the victory of Viktor Yanukovych in the recent presidential election runoff.

Ukraine's Tymoshenko calls on her coalition for unity (RIA, NOvosti, 2010)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who lost the presidential vote earlier this month, called on her coalition in parliament on Monday to stand united.

Yanukovych sworn in as Ukraine's new president (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Viktor Yanukovych has been sworn in as Ukraine's new president in an inauguration ceremony held in the Ukrainian parliament.

Yushchenko hails peaceful transfer of power in Ukraine (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said on Thursday he was happy that power was transferred to Viktor Yanukovych without excesses.

Yanukovich's mixed blessing (The Economist, 2010)

A triumphant Viktor Yanukovich is inaugurated in Kiev, but his political problems have only just begun

Ukrainian Parliament Seals Leader’s Ouster (The New York Times, 2010)

MOSCOW — The Parliament in Ukraine passed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Yulia V. Tymoshenko on Wednesday, ousting the last of the Orange Revolution leaders from power but almost certainly not from politics.

PM Tymoshenko to take leave, first deputy to take over (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, whose government was dismissed by parliament on Wednesday, will take a leave of absence, handing duties to her first deputy, Oleksandr Turchynov, a Ukrainian news agency reported.

Yanukovych Resets Ukraine’s Kremlin Relations After Yushchenko (Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych arrives in Moscow today after winning last month’s election on pledges to recalibrate relations with Russia.

Ukraine's Yanukovich eyes coalition, gov't this week (Reuters, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich pushed on Wednesday for a new ruling coalition within the week to avoid snap elections and tackle a deep economic crisis.

Ukraine forms parliamentary coalition to end political chaos (RIA Novosti, 2010)

The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday formed a majority parliamentary coalition loyal to new President Viktor Yanukovych and appointed a new prime minister, ending a political stand-off between the legislature and the head of state

OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine supports Constitutional Court to establish mechanism for direct complaints (OSCE, 2010)

OSCE Press Release - Judges and heads of the Constitutional Courts of Ukraine and the Russian Federation participated today in an OSCE-supported roundtable discussion supporting Ukraine to establish a mechanism for complaints to be filed directly to the Constitutional Court.

The EU needs to help strengthen democracy in Ukraine (EurActive, 2010)

The Ukraine-Russia gas-and-fleet deal signed in Kharkiv last week illustrates how short-term political thinking and narrow business interests prevail in Ukraine, write Natalia Shapovalova and Balazs Járábik from Madrid-based think-tank FRIDE.

Parliamentary chaos as Ukraine ratifies fleet deal (BBC, 2010)

Chaos has erupted in the Ukrainian parliament during a debate over the extension of the lease on a Russian naval base in Ukraine.

OSCE hosts forum on women's participation in political life in Ukraine (OSCE, 2010)

A forum on promoting the participation and representation of women in the political life of Ukraine was organized today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine.

Draft election code, developed with OSCE support, presented in Ukraine's Parliament (OSCE, 2010)

A draft unified Election Code, developed with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (PCU), was presented in the Parliament today by the Parliamentary Committee on State Building and Local Self-government.

Ukraine:Parliament sets elections to local councils for October 31, Kyiv Post (2010)

Ukraine's parliament has voted on a resolution which scheduled the local elections for Sunday, October 31, 2010. They also instructed the Central Election Commission to offer support.

Ukraine: Over 200 people picketing parliament in protest against adoption of local election law (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Over 200 representatives of public organizations are picketing the Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday, July 6, in protest against the adoption of a law on the elections to local councils.

Ukraine: Mayoral Elections In Izmail Of Odesa Region Canceled (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

Early mayoral elections in Izmail, Odesa region, have been canceled. A representative of the Odesa regional division of the Ukrainian Voters Committee told this to Ukrainian News.

Ukraine’s Crimea to hold parliamentary elections on October 31 (Itar Tass, 2010)

he Supreme Council (parliament) of Ukraine’s Crimean autonomy on Wednesday announced local parliament election day on October 31.

U.S. institutes: Ukraine's new election law step backwards for democracy (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) offices in Ukraine have recently joined forces for the first time to draw attention to concerns we share about the new Law on Local Elections. Both institutes, which have promoted democracy in Ukraine since 1992, have serious concerns about aspects of the law and the manner in which it was adopted.

Ukraine: Hromadianska Pozytsia To Take Part In Local Elections (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

The Hromadianska Pozytsia political party intends to take part in local election, leader of the party, Verkhovna Rada deputy of the Our Ukraine People's Self-Defense Bloc faction Anatolii Hrytsenko told the Fifth TV channel on August 11.

Ukraine: BYuT claims authorities forging documents on registration of Regions Party branches (Kyiv Post, 2010)

District departments of justice in Kherson region are forging documents on the dates of the registration of the Regions Party's branches, Bloc of Yulia Tymoshenko (BYuT) MP Yuriy Odarchenko claimed at a press conference in Kherson on Tuesday.

Ukraine: New wording of law on elections limits political parties' rights to participate (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The U.S. International Republican Institute and the U.S. National Democratic Institute have drafted a memorandum that says the new wording of the law on elections in Ukraine limits the right of political parties to participate in this process.

Ukraine: Will Yanukovych change local elections law to make way for Tihipko and Yatseniuk? (ZIK, 2010)

Pres Yanukovych has okayed changes to the local elections law, Dzerkalo tyzhnia says, referring to its sources among presidential insiders. Until now, Yanukovych has approved two changes. The first will cancel a provision allowing parties with only above-one-year registration to nominate their candidates.

Ukraine is failing the democracy test (guardian.co.uk, 2010)

A new election law that protects the ruling elite is undemocratic and raises fresh doubts about Ukraine's suitability to join the EU

Ukraine: Yanukovych wants parliament to hold extraordinary session to amend local election law (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said he will insist that the Verkhovna Rada hold an extraordinary session in order to amend the law on local elections, and that he will submit his bill of amendments on August 25.

Ukraine: Tymoshenko says power plans to postpone president and parliamentary elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The BYT leader Yulia Tymoshenko has said that present power plans to postpone the holding of presidential election from 2015 to 2017.

Upcoming local elections in Ukraine could revive ‘leftist moods’ (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The upcoming local elections in Ukraine will be tense, and as the main stress during the election campaign will be put on social and economic problems, and this could lead to a mass resurgence of "leftist sentiments," Director of the National Institute for Strategic Studies of Ukraine Andriy Yermolayev has said.

Ukraine: Yanukovych calls for election law revamp (UkrainianJournal.com, 2010)

President Viktor Yanukovych’s party has called for an emergency session of Parliament on Aug. 30 to amend legislation governing the upcoming local election by letting a greater number of parties nominate candidates.

Ukraine: Extraordinary session of VR to take place on August 30 (Unian, 2010)

As of today necessary number of lawmakers’ signatures is collected for holding an extraordinary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on August 30.

Ukraine: Coalition supports President's decision to change law on local elections (NRCU, 2010)

The parliamentary coalition supported the initiative of President Viktor Yanukovych to amend the law on local elections, the press office of the President reported.

Ukraine - Coalition supports President's initiative to amend the law on local elections (Isria, 2010)

President Viktor Yanukovych met with members of the council of "Stability and Reforms” Coalition. At the meeting coalition members expressed support to President’s initiative to amend the law on local elections.

Yanukovych could preserve power in Kyiv by cancelling elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych appears to be attempting to extend his power grab to the country’s capital via a local initiative to eliminate the city of Kyiv’s district councils.

Ukraine: Tomenko forecasts 'electoral paradox' at local elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Mykola Tomenko (BYuT) has said he is convinced that holding local elections under a mixed system might cause an electoral paradox: local communities will vote for the programs of one party, and the majority will be based on the programs of other parties.

Ukraine: Rift widens between Yanukovych, Medjlis (Ukrainian Journal, 2010)

The rift between President Viktor Yanukovych and Medjlis, the ruling body of Crimean Tatars, the third-largest ethnic group in Crimea, widened on Sunday, threatening to undermine efforts to improve local policies.

Ukraine: Extraordinary session of Verkhovna Rada has opened (NRCU, 2010)

An extraordinary session of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine has opened with three questions put on the agenda of its meeting.

The rebalancing of Ukraine's political system (BNE, 2010)

In a speech given to mark Ukraine's 19th year of independence on Aug 24, President Viktor Yanukovych declared that he has a "formula" for strengthening Ukraine that includes "a strong president who has real powers to coordinate and control the implementation of key reform issues and the country's strategic course." The main ingredient in the president's "formula" is a return of Ukraine's government to the presidential-parliamentary system of the Kuchma era. In order to accomplish this, Yanukovych is pushing for a repeal of law No. 2222-IV.

Ukraine tweaks election rules before October vote (Reuters, 2010)

Ukraine's parliament Monday changed the law on regional elections in a move that is likely to dilute support for the party of Yulia Tymoshenko, the main opponent of President Viktor Yanukovich.

Ukraine: Presidential, parliamentary elections should be synchronized (NRCU, 2010)

The election of the president and the parliament should be synchronized in time. This opinion was expressed by the chairman of the Ukrainian parliament, Volodymyr Lytvyn.

Ukraine approves new law scrapping restrictions on local elections (RIA Novosti, 2010)

The Ukrainian Parliament on Monday scrapped restrictions on participation in local elections for parties which have been established less than a year before elections.

Ukraine: New local elections law aimed to balkanize opposition electorate (ZIK, 2010)

The ruling majority has given newly formed parties the green light to participate in the local elections with the sole purpose of balkanizing opposition voters, political expert Viktor Kotyhorenko of the Kyiv-based Kuras Institute of Political Research said, speaking to ZIK Aug. 30.

Ukraine: Verkhovna Rada changes electoral law (The Day Weekly Digest, 2010)

On Monday, August 30, Ukraine’s ruling coalition changed the electoral law enabling newly established parties to participate in the coming local elections. The previous ammendments were heavily criticised by domestic and foreign observers.

Ukraine - President sure today's introduction of alterations to local election law proves democratization of Ukraine (ISRIA, 2010)

Viktor Yanukovych is confident that today's extraordinary session of Parliament to amend the law on local elections is another example of democratization of our country, he said at the press conference in Berlin.

Ukraine: Anti-elections (The Day Weekly Digest, 2010)

Recently the Kyiv council decided to assume power in the capital, by harassing, or possibly eliminating their rivals: the district councils. A corresponding initiative came from acting mayor Oleksandr Popov, who almost entirely replaced a Leonid Chernovetsky vacationing in Switzerland.

Ukraine: Mejlis leaders want Yanukovych to change format for talks (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Members of the Mejlis, the parliament of the Crimean Tatars, who were appointed to the Council of representatives of the Crimean Tatars of the president of Ukraine, will not participate in its work, Chairman of the Mejlis Mustafa Dzhemilev has said.

People First: The latest in the watch on Ukrainian democracy (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych addresses the issue of the Crimean Tatars, while attempting to quell accusations of pressure on freedom of speech in Ukraine. Against a background of critical growth in the external debt of Ukraine, the largest political parties began preparations for local elections.

Lazarenko planning to return to Ukraine to participate in local elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko is planning to return to Ukraine to participate in the local elections on October 31, 2010.

Lazarenko's lawyer denies reports of his return to Ukraine (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The lawyer of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko, Maryna Dolhopola, has denied reports that Lazarenko is allegedly planning to return to Ukraine to participate in the local elections, which were published in the media on her behalf on Tuesday.

Tymoshenko vows to continue 'purge' of Ukrainian opposition ranks (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine's former prime minister and current opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has pledged to continue strengthening the opposition by "purging" it of "weak" members.

Ukraine may hold early parliamentary elections next year - expert (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Ukraine may hold early parliamentary elections in 2011, the director of Ukrainian independent think tank Institute of Global Strategies said.

Ukraine: CEC Holds Draw For Seats On Local Election Commissions Among Non-Parliamentary Parties On September 13 (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

The Central Electoral Commission has held a draw for seats on local election commissions among political parties that are not represented in the parliament.

Ukraine: Party Of Regions Invites International Observers To Monitor Local Elections (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

The Party of the Regions has invited international observers to monitor the forthcoming local elections in Ukraine.

Ukraine invites PACE monitors to assess objectivity of election campaign, Ukrainian Radio (2010)

This article reports on the Prime Minister's invitation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Ukraine. PACE is invited to assess the objectivity of the local authority election campaign in the country. The Prime Minister Mykola Azarov stated that he invited observers to monitor the elections as well, which is scheduled for October 31.

Yanukovych Urges PACE To Send Observers To Local Elections In Ukraine (Ukrainian News Agency, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych urges the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to send to Ukraine observers to the local elections in the country set for October 31, 2010.

MPs desert defeated Ukraine candidate Yulia Tymoshenko (BBC News, 2010)

Ukraine's parliament has confirmed the migration of 28 MPs from the bloc led by Yulia Tymoshenko, who was defeated in this year's presidential election.

Ukraine invites PACE monitors to assess objectivity of election campaign (NRCU - Ukrainian Radio, 2010)

Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykola Azarov invites observers from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to assess objectivity of the local authority election campaign. The Prime Minister said this during his meeting with PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu, who is on a visit in Ukraine.

Opposition Blues in Ukraine (BRAMA, 2010)

Introducing a rightwing political party, this time in Ukraine. Earlier in September it has disrupted an important opposition rally in Kyiv. Svoboda All-Ukrainian Union is usually described as a nationalist party. It stands far to the right of democratic Rukh Party which pictures itself as being right-of-center.

Ukraine: Tymoshenko ready for battle again (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Something in the morning papers had annoyed Yulia Tymoshenko. A steely glint flashed in her eyes as she reached for copies of two newspapers she said are controlled by the Party of Regions.

Four CEC members warn Yanukovych – no fair elections likely in Ukraine (ZIK, 2010)

Four members of the Central Election Commission have sent an open letter to Pres Yanukovych specifying factors that will prevent Ukraine to hold fair local elections due Oct. 31, LigaBiznesInform reports Sept. 23.

Ukraine's Yanukovych promises fair local elections (Ukranian News, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych urges the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to send to Ukraine observers to the local elections in the country set for October 31, 2010.

Ukraine's Yanukovych promises fair local elections (RIA Novosti, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has pledged to do his best to ensure that Ukraine's local elections scheduled for late October are fair, the president's press service said.

IFES Deploys Technical Election Assessment Mission to Ukraine, IFES (2010)

This week IFES will be conducting a pre-election assessment in Ukraine in advance of the October 31, 2010 elections. The delegation, led by electoral experts Gavin Weise and Ben Goldsmith, will be reviewing Ukraine’s system of election administration, which largely flows from the adoption of a new local election law this July.

Possible date for next elections announced (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Ukraine must hold its next parliamentary elections in the fall of 2012 and presidential election in February 2015, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Volodymyr said at a press conference in Kyiv on Monday.

European Parliament to send observers to local elections in Ukraine, The Kyiv Post (2010)

This article reports on a possible electoral observation mission of the European Parliament to monitor the local elections in Ukraine. President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek announced this possibility after holding meetings with the Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov.

Tymoshenko hit by fraud accusations before Ukrainian election (Deutsche Welle, 2010)

Fraud accusations against Julia Tymoshenko - "politically motivated" audits can be in the background, say aides, of Tyomoshenko.

CEC registers 65 international observers (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

At the elections of deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of the Republic of Crimea the Central Election Commission of Ukraine registered 65 international observers to observe the local elections to be held on the 31st October 2010.

European Parliament to send observers to local elections in Ukraine (Kyiv Post, 2010)

The European Parliament is to decide on Thursday, whether it will send observers to the local elections of Ukraine.

European parliamentarians hope Ukraine won't take step back in democracy during local elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Members of the European Parliament hopes that upcoming local elections will happen on a fair and democratic way in Ukraine.

OSCE Observation Mission For Ukrainian Local Elections To Begin Work On October 20 (Ukranian News, 2010)

Information of the OSCE election observation mission started on the 20th October 2010.

Parliament sends bill on term of authorities to Constitutional Court (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

Proposed amendments of the Constitution of Ukraine regarding the elections.

Yedynyi Tsentr To Hold Exit-Poll At Local Elections (Ukranian News, 2010)

About the exit-poll interviews to be done during local elections in the Ukraine, carried out by Yedynyi Tsentr party.

Election authorities continue registering international observers (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

Continued registration of international observers for the upcoming local elections.

Ukraine: President - October 31 election to be transparent (Unian, 2010)

The opinion of Viktor Yanukovych, president of Ukraine on the upcoming local elections.

Two members of European Parliament to observe local elections in Ukraine (Kyiv Post, 2010)

EP members to monitor local elections in Ukraine.

President of Ukraine to Meet the Opposition to Ensure Transparency of October 31 Elections (PR Newswire, 2010)

The President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych will meet with representatives of the opposition parties to ensure transparent elections.

Kiev’s choice – EU or Russia? (Financial Times, 2010)

Discussing possible choices of Ukraine.

No exit poll expected at Ukraine local elections (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

In four cities (Odesa, Lviv, Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk) previously announced exit polls are declined due to lack of funds.

Local elections in Ukraine will be fair and democratic, Prime Minister says (Radio Ukraine, 2010)

Elections shall be democratic, and all statements about undemocratic processes are to be claimed by the opposition, who would not be able to accept the defeat.

Yanukovych: Provocations biggest threat to local elections (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Political provocations are the biggest threat of the upcoming elections according to president Yanukovych.

International community complicit in Ukraine’s step backward (Kyiv Post, 2010)

On how election fraud might be pre-established by the structure of local and regional election commissions. There is no law regulation that would state that both the major and opposition parties representatives should have executive positions in the commissions. Statements of OSCE, NATO and the Council of Europe.

Europe observers: Voting in local elections in Ukraine conducted smoothly (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Observers of the Council of Europe (CoE) reported that elections in Ukraine on the 31st October were conducted on a calm and peaceful way.

OSCE reports no major violations during local elections in Ukraine (ITAR TASS)

No mayor violations during local elections in Ukraine - reports OSCE representative Marat Sarsembayev.

Yushchenko: Our Ukraine considers local elections valid, not to challenge results (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Viktor Yushchenko, former Ukrainian President, the honorary chairman of party 'Our Ukraine' considers the elections to local councils valid and is not planning to challenge their results.

Ukraine: Yanukovych Stronger After Vote (The Moscow Times, 2010)

According to exit polls findings the Party of the Regions easily retained its position during elections.

Europe offers Ukraine to work on Election Code together (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Delegates from the Council of Europe have offered Ukraine to work on the country's Election Code together.

Voting In Local Elections In Ukraine Closes At 22:00 (Ukranian News)

General information on the local elections of 31 October 2010.

EU monitors give mixed report on Ukraine vote (EUobserver, 2010)

Even though the voting processes looked fair to the 2 MEPs who monitored the local elections held on the 31st October, EU institutions are unhappy about irregularities in the run-up to the polls.

Ukraine: Parliament gives preliminary approval to amendments to constitution on dates of next presidential and parliamentary elections, Interfax (2010)

This news article is on the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, which has given preliminary approval to amendments to the Constitution on the dates of the next presidential and parliamentary elections.

President denies problem with Ukraine press freedom (AFP, 2010)

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has a little questionable connection toward the Medias. Is that true that nothing had changed?

Ukraine to have next parliamentary election in October 2012 (Itar-Tass, 2010)

The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has passed a resolution saying the next parliamentary election in Ukraine is due in October 2012, Alexander Yefremov, the leader of the Regions Party’s faction in parliament said Thursday.

Parliament gives preliminary approval to amendments to constitution on dates of next presidential and parliamentary elections (Interfax, 2010)

Preliminary approval was given by Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on amendments to the Constitution of the dates of next presidential and parliamentary elections.

Ukrainian Constitutional Court approves 2012 parliamentary polls (RIA Novosti, 2010)

On Friday 19th November the Ukrainian Constitutional Court approved to hold parliamentary elections in October 2012 instead of 2011.

Central Election Commission: Parliament to amend constitution (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Opinion of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine prior to the constitution law amendments on the new proposal regarding election law.

CEC rejects decision to announce start of parliamentary election campaign (nrcu, 2010)

The Central Election Commission of Ukraine denied to start election campaign of parliamentary elections to be held in March 2011.

BYTB Demanding Court Bind CEC Announce Start Of Parliamentary Election Campaign (Ukranian News, 2010)

The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc - Batkivschyna faction at the Verkhovna Rada is demanding the Kyiv district administrative court rule unlawful inactivity of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in the announcement of a start of a parliamentary election campaign, MP Viktor Shvets from the BYTB has informed Ukrainian News.

Leader of Party of Industrialists killed in Ukraine, Itar-Tass (2011)

Alexander Korobchinsky, leader of the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (PIE), has been killed in Ukraine.

Yanukovych: New draft law on election to be submitted to Venice Commission, unian.net (2011)

Viktor Yanukovych Ukrainian President said a commission headed by Justice Minister Oleksandr Lavrynovych worked out a draft electoral law and they are ready to forward it to the Venice Commission. According to President Yanukovych a large number of NGOs, political parties and international consultants were involved to prepare the new election law promptly.

Kyiv unable to tell investors date of mayoral elections, KyivPost (2011)

Because the amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine extended mayor`s service time from 4 to 5 years now it is not clear when the next mayoral election is to be held. The previous snap elections were held on May 2008 but after amendment of the Constitution next elections expected not in 2012 but in 2013.

Ukraine:Nine Oppositional Parties Agree To Meet On September 12 To Create Committee To Ensure Fair Elections, Ukrainian News (2011)

According to oppositional political forces on September 12 nine Ukrainian parties will create a committee for protection of fair elections. The parties discussed necessity in elaboration of a draft law on parliamentary elections in order to guarantee their democracy and fairness. The meeting on September 12 is open for non-governmental organizations too.

Ukraine:Parliamentary election 2012 will cost UAH 1.57 billion, Ukraine radio (2011)

Expected parliamentary elections will be held on the last Sunday of October 2012 in Ukraine. According to Central Election Committee Chairman Volodymyr Shapoval the draft state budget of Ukraine for 2012 is estimated to the amount of UAH 1.57 billion.

Venice Commission finalizing its conclusions on draft election law of Ukraine, The National Radio Company of Ukraine (2011)

The Venice Commission is preparing a final conclusion on the draft law on elections of deputies of Ukraine. The assessment of the document is not mandatory but of recommendational character.

Ukraine’s draft parliamentary election law can be made fairer, say ODIHR and the Venice Commission, OSCE (2011)

ODIHR and the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission jointly reviewed Ukraine’s Draft Law on Election of People’s Deputies. (OSCE/Shiv Sharma)

[···]

 

[···]

 

[···]

 

Ukraines main news Ukrainians cannot vote at foreign polling stations for candidates in single-mandate constituencies at 2012 elections to Rada, according to Constitutional Court, interfax (2012)

A provision of the law on parliamentary elections attributing polling stations outside Ukraine to all single-mandate constituencies that are created in Kyiv was recognized as unconstitutional by The Constitutional Court of Ukraine. In the upcoming elections Ukrainians voting at polling stations abroad will be able to vote only for the candidates on party lists.

Azarov invites Canadian observers to parliamentary elections in Ukraine, kyivpost (2012)

Canadian observers are invited to monitor the parliamentary elections in Ukraine on October 28, 2012.

Opposition Parties Unite For Ukrainian Election, rferl (2012)

Six opposition parties in Ukraine have announced that they will join forces for parliamentary elections in October parliamentary elections.

Ukrainian Opposition Presents Parliamentary Election Program, The Moscow Times (2012)

United opposition group in Kiev presented new parliamentary election program for the upcoming parliamentary elections in fall.

Ukraine’s upcoming elections: A pivotal moment, KyivPost (2012)

Stephen B. Nix, director of the Eurasia Division at the International Republican Institute provided some insight about the upcoming Ukraine Parliamentary elections, underlining the importance to fulfill the standards of contemporary democratic society.

[···]

 

Ukraine: Yanukovych invites OSCE observers to monitor parliamentary elections, Ukrinform.ua, (2012)

President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych invited observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012 in Ukraine.

[···]

 

OSCE proposes to send 700 observers to monitor elections in Ukraine, Ukraine Business Online (2012)

OSCE proposed to send 100 long-term and 600 short-term observers to Ukraine, which would observe the upcoming parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012.

Ukraine leader says snap election possible, Reuters (2012)

Ukraine president Yanukovich said that Ukraine may have to hold early parliamentary elections if the turmoil around controversial language law continues.

Webcams in Polling Booths Will Aid Transparency in Ukraine Election, PR Newswire (2012)

Ukraine will introduce web-cams to the polling stations with a purpose to ensure the transparency in the electoral process. At the same time, the privacy necessary to exercise a democratic freedoms shall be protected.

Parliamentary election campaign begins in Ukraine on July 30, KyivPost (2012)

The parliamentary election campaign has started in Ukraine for the upcoming parliamentary elections which will take place on 28th of October.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission registers 552 candidates for majority constituencies, Kyiv Post (2012)

Ukraine Central Election Commission registered another 329 candidates thus making the overall 522 candidates in people's deputies for majority constituencies.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission: Deputies with previous convictions may not run for elections, Kyiv Post (2012)

Member of Ukraine CEC Mykhailo Okhendovsky confirmed that convicted persons, who did not serve their sentence, are prohibited to candidate in the parliamentary elections. Such list of persons would include former Ukrainian Premier Yulia Tymoshenko and former Interior Minister of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko to that list.

Ukraine: CEC refuses to register Tymoshenko, Lutsenko as candidates for people's deputies, Kyiv Post (2012)

CEC refused to register former Ukrainian Premier Yulia Tymoshenko and former Ukrainian Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko as candidates for people's deputies due to their convictions.

Ukraine: Ex-head of CEC Davydovych nominated as candidate in majority constituency, Kyiv Post (2012)

Former head of Central Election Commission has been nominated as a candidate for peoples deputy in a majority constituency.

[···]

 

Ukraine: People First: The latest in the Watch on Ukrainian democracy, Kyiv Post (2012)

Some negative, antidemocratic traits in the Ukraine’s electoral campaign, which started on 30th of July, already observed.

[···]

 

News Release — Canada Announces Observation Mission to Ukraine Elections, cic.gc.ca (2012)

Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced that they’re sending 500 observers for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Grassroots fundraising hits political campaigns, Kyiv Post (2012)

In the new political campaign candidates for the seats in the parliament collect donation from the citizens – something that wasn’t popular before.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission forms 225 district election commissions, Kyiv Post (2012)

The Central Election Commission decided to form 225 district election commissions for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission redistributes spending on preparations for parliamentary elections, Kyiv Post (2012)

Ukraine Central Election Commission modified the spending plan foreseen for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Ukraine: Yanukovych: Parliamentary elections should be held in line with democratic standards, Kyiv Post (2012)

President of Ukraine assured that the parliamentary elections will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission: Ballot-papers not to be issued in Russian language, Kyiv Post (2012)

The law implementing a wider use of Russian language in Ukraine hasn’t come fully in force yet, thus there will be no voting ballots drawn in Russian language.

Observers Denounce Ukrainian Election, New York Times (2012)

Monday's parliamentary election in Ukraine has been denounced as unfair due to abuse of power and resources.

Petro Poroshenko set to consolidate power in Ukraine elections, The Guardian (2014)