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Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovich may struggle to form a stable pro-presidential majority, according to near-final results from Sunday’s parliamentary election – potentially complicating Kyiv’s response to a slowing economy. Yanukovich’s Regions party also faces a challenge from reinvigorated opposition forces, including two new parties, which together took 50 per cent of the popular vote.

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