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The Trumpet: Wary view of democracy in Eastern bloc Capitalism and democracy are losing favor in the former Soviet states of Eastern and Central Europe, according to a poll published on Monday. Most respondents reported a stronger feeling of economic comfort under communism.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:59
Financial Times: EU urges Kyiv to avert fresh gas crisis The European Commission has urged Ukraine to avoid any delays in payment for Russian natural gas that could spark cut-offs in flow to European Union consumers.

José Manuel Barroso, the Commission president, telephoned President Viktor Yushchenko on Thursday after Vladimir Putin, the Russian prime minister, warned EU officials there was a risk of a repeat of previous supply cuts. Mr Putin accused Mr Yushchenko of blocking a $500m (€336, £301m) payment for October’s supplies ahead of Saturday’s deadline.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:55 | Wire reports
Kyiv has sent humanitarian aid to Ivano-Frankivsk region at the order of Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetsky, the press service of Kyiv City State Administration reported on Thursday.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:44 | Interfax-Ukraine
Shakhtar in fourth round of UEFA Europa League group stage The Shakhtar Donetsk football booked their place in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League with two matches to spare after beating French Toulouse 2:0 on visit to secure their fourth straight win in Group J of the UEFA Europa League group stage. A team of umpires headed by referee Cesar Muniz Fernandez from Spain serviced the game.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:29 | Ukrainian News
Gunman kills 12 at Fort Hood Army base, suspect alive KILLEEN, Texas (Reuters) - An Army psychiatrist opened fire with two handguns at the Fort Hood Army post on Thursday, killing 12 and wounding 31 others, Army officials said, adding the suspect was shot several times but survived.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:18 | Reuters
Yushchenko: Ukraine could face $7.8 billion fine for taking less gas than agreed A review of the past ten months suggests that terms of contracts, signed with Russia, carry a serious risk of sanctions exceeding $7.8 billion for Kyiv, President Victor Yushchenko said.
Nov 6, 2009 at 09:11 | Interfax-Ukraine