January 2010 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Interview: Exiled Ukrainian Minister Says West Can’t Let Ukraine Become Isolated RFE/RL 29 Jan 2011 -- in my case, the Defense Ministry.
Ukraine to boost military cooperation with Russia in 2011 RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2011 -- Ukraine plans to expand its cooperation with Russia in the military sphere, Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Hryhoriy Pedchenko said on Saturday.
Ukraine's Tymoshenko calls on opposition forces to unite RIA Novosti 22 Jan 2011 -- Ukraine's opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has called on the country's opposition forces to unite.
Tymoshenko says Ukrainian prosecutors try to cut her public role RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2011 -- Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko accused prosecutors on Thursday of trying to stifle her political activity by demanding she spend every day in their offices reading the criminal case against her.
Yanukovych pushes for reforms to Ukraine's state security system RIA Novosti 13 Jan 2011 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has plans to reform the country's state security system, his press service announced on Thursday.
Tymoshenko sure of election victory, says any margin enough RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2010 -- Yulia Tymoshenko, the runner-up in Ukraine's presidential race, has said she was sure of her victory a week before the second round of voting, the UNIAN news agency has reported.
Ukraine's Yanukovych vows to sweep 'windbags' out of power RIA Novosti 29 Jan 2010 -- Viktor Yanukovych, the leading candidate for the country's presidency, has said only "effective" officials will stay in their offices if he becomes the president, while all "adventurers" and "windbags" will be dismissed.
Yanukovich Seen as Front-Runner in Ukraine Presidential Election VOA 28 Jan 2010 -- Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich faces current Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in a presidential runoff February 7. Mr. Yanukovich, who lost the last presidential elections in 2004, but is now seen as the front-runner.
Tymoshenko Faces Yanukovich in February 7 Ukrainian Presidential Runoff VOA 28 Jan 2010 -- Current Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko faces former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich in a presidential runoff February 7. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent André de Nesnera profiles Ms. Tymoshenko, a leading figure in what became known as the "Orange Revolution."
Ukraine's interior minister sacked as presidential rivals spar RIA Novosti 28 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian presidential frontrunner Viktor Yanukovych flexed his muscles in parliament on Thursday as MPs voted to dismiss the interior minister, a close ally of his opponent, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
Ukrainian power player avoids endorsing presidential candidates RIA Novosti 27 Jan 2010 -- Former central banker Sergei Tigipko, who came third in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election, said he would not throw his crucial support behind either candidate in the runoff on February,7.
Berezovsky: Ukraine Vote 'Key' For West's Future RFE/RL 25 Jan 2010 -- Fugitive Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky says the world's key political event is currently taking place in Ukraine, not Iran, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Tymoshenko seeks other candidates' support in Ukraine vote RIA Novosti 24 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is facing opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych in a presidential runoff, pledged on Sunday to fulfill defeated candidates' promises, if she won the vote.
Did Georgian Leadership Try To Influence Ukraine Presidential Election? RFE/RL 23 Jan 2010 -- Several prominent Georgian oppositionists have expressed concern at the political implications of two telephone conversations, posted first on Ukrainian then on Georgian websites, which could be construed as evidence that the Georgian leadership sought to influence the January 17 Ukrainian presidential election to secure a victory for Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.
Ukraine's Tymoshenko rules out early parliamentary elections RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymosenko, who is one of the two candidates for the country's presidential post, said on Saturday no matter who won the second round of presidential polls due in early February, there would be no early parliamentary elections in the country, the Ukrainian Unian news agency said.
Yushchenko blames populism for election loss RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine's outgoing President Viktor Yushchenko believes that he has lost the presidential election in 2010 because his main opponents widely used political populism during the election campaign.
Ukrainian Presidential Candidates Vie for Support VOA 20 Jan 2010 -- Contenders for the presidency of Ukraine are vying for political support as the final vote tally shows a 10 percent gap separating frontrunner Viktor Yanukovych from Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who finished second in Sunday's first round of voting.
Ukrainian PM Offers Job To Rival Candidate For President RFE/RL 20 Jan 2010 -- Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine's prime minister and a candidate in the country's February 7 runoff vote, told reporters in Kyiv today that she has offered a rival candidate the position of prime minister.
Yanukovych rejects debate, says Tymoshenko can show off in kitchen RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian presidential frontrunner Viktor Yanukovych refused on Wednesday to hold debates with his opponent, saying Yulia Tymoshenko should either take responsibility for every word as prime minister, or go to the kitchen.
Ukraine may join NATO Response Force in 2015-16 RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine has been invited to join the NATO Response Force as a partner country in 2015-16, a spokesman for the NATO military committee said Wednesday.
Tymoshenko says offered Tigipko premiership for runoff support RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said on Wednesday she had offered the post of prime minister to Sergei Tigipko, who came third in the first round of presidential elections, in exchange for his support in the runoff vote on February 7.
Ukraine President Yushchenko says will not quit politics RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine's outgoing president, Viktor Yushchenko, said on Wednesday he will not leave politics despite finishing fifth in Sunday's presidential elections.
Ukraine presidential poll democratic and legitimate - Yushchenko RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2010 -- The first round of Ukraine's presidential elections held on January 17 was democratic and legitimate, incumbent President Viktor Yushchenko said on Wednesday.
Russia To Send Envoy To Ukraine, Ending Freeze RFE/RL 19 Jan 2010 -- Russia today finalized the appointment of its ambassador to Ukraine, ending a five-month diplomatic freeze with Kyiv.
Russia hopes new Ukraine leader will not use ties for own ambition RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2010 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed the hope on Tuesday that Ukraine's next president will not play politics with relations between Kiev and Moscow.
Yushchenko recognized as inadequate - five years too late RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2010
Top Finishers Eye Round Two In Ukraine Presidential Vote RFE/RL 18 Jan 2010 -- With nearly all the votes counted in Ukraine, pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych is set to face Orange Revolution leader Yulia Tymoshenko in what analysts say will be a tough campaign ahead of an early February runoff.
Ukrainian Election Heading To Tough February 7 Runoff RFE/RL 18 Jan 2010 -- The top two finishers in Ukraine's presidential election appear to be headed for a tough runoff vote on February 7.
Yanukovych leads Ukraine election with nearly all ballots counted RIA Novosti 18 Jan 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 camp suspects Yanukovych of 3% vote theft RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- The camp of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko accused on Monday the frontrunner in the Ukrainian presidential election, opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych, of stealing 3% of the premier's votes.
Yanukovych's staff accuses Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc of provocations RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- The Ukrainian opposition Party of Regions led by Viktor Yanukovych was "surprised" by a claim of a Georgian female journalist who said she had been beaten by Yanukovych's bodyguards while trying to ask him a question, a party spokeswoman said on Monday.
Ukraine will never join military bloc, including NATO - Yanukovych RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine's opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych, supported by more than a third of the voters in the country's presidential election, has said Ukraine will never join a military alliance.
Ukraine presidential candidate's office claims election fraud RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- The deputy head of the parliamentary fraction led by Vladimir Lytvyn, the Ukrainian parliament speaker and a candidate in Sunday's presidential race, said on Monday he considered results of the first round of the election invalid over large-scale fraud, the Ukrainian Unian news agency said.
Yushchenko's office says may contest polls results in court RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- The head of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko's office has said the rulings issued by the country's court ahead of Sunday's presidential elections provide candidates with an opportunity to contest the election results.
Ukraine voter turnout exceeds 67% - election commission RIA Novosti 18 Jan 2010 -- The voter turnout at Sunday's presidential election in Ukraine was 67.05%, the ex-Soviet state's Central Election Commission said citing data on 76 electoral districts in 22 regions out of a total of 225 districts.
Next Ukrainian President: East or West? VOA 18 Jan 2010 -- The top two vote-getters in Sunday's Ukrainian presidential election are often stereotyped as the pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovch and pro-Western Yulia Tymoshenko. They face a run-off on February 7. The orientation of Ukraine's next president is of particular interest to the country's immediate neighbors - Russia and Poland.
Yushchenko Apparently Loses Ukrainian Presidency VOA 17 Jan 2010 -- Exit polls announced within minutes after elections ended in Ukraine indicate the country's current and former prime ministers will emerge from a field of 18 candidates to face one another in a run-off in three weeks. Incumbent President Viktor Yushchenko appears out of the running with a reported fifth-place finish.
Exit Polls In Ukraine Put Yanukovych Ahead, But With Tymoshenko In Strong Second RFE/RL 17 Jan 2010 -- Exit polls from today's presidential election in Ukraine show pro-Russia opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych leading with 31.5 percent of the vote, with Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko making an unexpectedly strong showing in second place with 27.2 percent.
Yanukovych leading with over 30% in Ukraine election -exit polls RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2010 -- Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych is leading with over 30% of the vote in the first round of Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday, exit polls said.
Ukraine presidential election voter turnout 44.5% - commission RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2010 -- The voter turnout at Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday was 44.55% as of 15:00 local time (13:00 GMT), the ex-Soviet state's Channel 5 reported citing the country's Central Election Commission.
Yuschenko still confident of victory in Ukrainian election RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2010 -- Incumbent President Viktor Yushchenko is still confident of his victory in Sunday's presidential elections, despite low ratings, the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN reported.
Ukraine votes in crucial presidential elections RIA Novosti 17 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainians are voting on Sunday in the first presidential elections since the 2004 Orange Revolution, in a ballot set to determine the ex-Soviet republic's relations with Russia and Europe.
Ukraine To Vote For Post-Orange Leader RFE/RL 16 Jan 2010 -- It was another command performance by the woman who's portrayed herself as the very symbol of this country.
Ukraine's Yanukovich, Tymoshenko in run-off elections - analyst RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovich will most likely win the first round of elections and hold a run-off election with current Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, a political analyst told RIA Novosti on Saturday.
Yanukovych may amend Constitution if elected Ukraine's president RIA Novosti 16 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych said he has not ruled out introducing several amendments to the Constitution if he wins the January 17 elections.
Ukrainian Presidential Election Marked by Uncertainty VOA 16 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainians vote Sunday in a presidential election fraught with uncertainty about the candidates, the process, and the result.
Tymoshenko Defends Achievements, Warns Of Election Fraud RFE/RL 15 Jan 2010 -- The country's prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, has stepped up attacks on rival Viktor Yanukovych, accusing him of planning a campaign of widespread fraud to secure the top spot.
Orange Revolution's Fate Hangs In Eastern Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Jan 2010 -- In this gritty town in eastern Ukraine, a small, derelict-looking brick cottage with a corrugated metal roof stands at the end of a snow-covered dirt track lined by bigger, wooden village houses. Barking dogs make the only sound here.
Ukrainian Voters Said Unhappy with Presidential Candidates VOA 14 Jan 2010 -- On Sunday, Ukraine holds a presidential election but there appears to be widespread dissatisfaction with the leading candidates. Support for the incumbent, Viktor Yushchenko, is said to be under five percent. Challenger Yulia Tymoshenko defends her record as prime minister, saying she prevented a bad economy from becoming worse. Former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych is also running despite a supreme court ruling that his 2004 presidential bid was riddled with fraud.
Yushchenko Praises Guilty Verdict Against Soviet Leaders For Famine RFE/RL 14 Jan 2010 -- President Viktor Yushchenko has praised a Ukrainian court ruling that finds former Soviet leaders culpable in the mass famine in Ukraine in 1932-33, RFE/RL's Ukrainian and Russian services report.
Ukraine PM pledges to seek EU membership if elected president RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko pledged on Thursday that if elected president in January 17 polls she would seek EU membership for the ex-Soviet state as soon as possible.
Ukrainians Vote Sunday to Elect New President VOA 12 Jan 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.
Tymoshenko hits out at Yanukovych over debates refusal RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko criticized on Monday fellow presidential candidate Viktor Yanukovych for his refusal to take part in televised debates ahead of the January 17 elections.
Ukraine enters presidential polls home stretch RIA Novosti 11 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian presidential candidates are preparing to give key speeches as the country prepares for elections on January 17.
PACE delegation to monitor Ukrainian presidential elections RIA Novosti 10 Jan 2010 -- A delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will monitor the upcoming presidential elections in Ukraine and publish results during a PACE winter session in late January, a representative of the organization's apparatus said.
Yushchenko: 'I Will Never Say I Failed During These Five Years' RFE/RL 08 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko survived a near-fatal poisoning and massive election fraud to become Ukraine's first truly pro-Western leader.
Death toll from flu outbreak in Ukraine tops 800 RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2010 -- The death toll from the flu outbreak in Ukraine has risen to 805, a spokesman for the country's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia fleet may stay in Ukraine if Tymoshenko becomes president RIA Novosti 04 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko warned that in case Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko wins presidential elections this month the Russian Black Sea Fleet will remain in Ukraine's Crimea after 2017.
Yushchenko urges Ukrainians not to vote for 'Moscow project' RIA Novosti 03 Jan 2010 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko called Sunday on voters in the upcoming presidential elections to reject the two leading candidates, who he said would do Russia's bidding.
Yanukovych leads final polls before Jan. 17 Ukrainian election RIA Novosti 02 Jan 2010 -- Ukraine's presidential election campaign entered its last two weeks on Saturday with the final opinion polls predicting victory for Party of Regions leader Viktor Yanukovych.
Death toll from flu outbreak in Ukraine rises to over 700 RIA Novosti 01 Jan 2010 -- The death toll from the flu outbreak in Ukraine has risen to 727, the country's Health Ministry reported on Friday.

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January 2010 - Ukraine Special Weapons News