Sunday, May 25, 2014

Poroshenko Declares Victory In Ukraine`s Presidential Election

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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2 comments:

  1. RhaegarMay 25, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    He will not negotiate with the seperatist until they lay down there weapons is that a bad sign?

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  2. JamesMay 25, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    In my relentless quest of serious analysis I present:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIPGyKGuWeA

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