Ukrainian businessman, politician and presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko (L front) and his wife Maryna (R front), cast their votes during a presidential election at a polling station in Kiev May 25, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Mykola Lazarenko/Pool
Billionaire Poroshenko Declares Victory In Ukraine -- CNN
Donetsk, Ukraine (CNN) -- Billionaire Petro Poroshenko declared victory Sunday in Ukraine's presidential election, following preliminary exit polls that suggested he got 56% of the vote.
His closest challenger, former Ukrainian prime minister and leader of the Batkivshchyna party Yulia Tymoshenko, conceded the election after exit polls showed her with 13% of the vote.
Poroshenko, a candy tycoon known as the "Chocolate King," is also a seasoned politician.
The election took place Sunday despite a recent wave of deadly violence in the East and threats by pro-Russia separatists to prevent citizens from casting their ballots.
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My Comment: Now the hard part of governing begins.
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He will not negotiate with the seperatist until they lay down there weapons is that a bad sign?
In my relentless quest of serious analysis I present:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIPGyKGuWeA
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