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New York Times: In Ukraine euphoria of 2004 has turned to despair LVIV, Ukraine — It is not immediately clear why Vasily V. Humenyuk should be a candidate for president of Ukraine. A former customs official from the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk, he subscribes to no particular ideology, has the flimsiest of platforms and does not plan to tour the country before the vote, reasoning that “these trips cost a great deal and the people are sick of them.” In fact, he could have vanished into this winter’s overpopulated presidential race had he not, on Oct. 2, legally changed his last name to “Protyvsikh,” Ukrainian for “Against Everyone.”Though few see Mr. Protyvsikh as a serious candidate, he reflects the sour mood that has swelled in the electorate — and one that could swing a pivotal presidential election in January. Read the story here.
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:22
UPDATE: 1.5 million sick, 344 dead The Health Mninistry on Nov. 18 reported that 233 people are currently in intensive care and 42 patients are on respirators.
Nov 19, 2009 at 10:15
Financial Times: Gas fears to dominate Russia-Ukraine talks The fate of eastern Europe was once decided in the Crimean resort town of Yalta. When Vladimir Putin, Russia’s prime minister, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Yulia Tymoshenko, meet there on Thursday the region will be watching closely.
Nov 19, 2009 at 00:03