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Dr. Lecter
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Krem wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: So how do you think will this turn out, Dima? Re-election seems like the most possible scenario now. It looks like Kuchma and Putin are trying to distance themselves from Yanukovich. He may have already lost his fight.
That surprises me. Putin has always been Yanukovitch's main supporter...
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:17 pm |
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Anonymous
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Dr. Lecter wrote: Krem wrote: Dr. Lecter wrote: So how do you think will this turn out, Dima? Re-election seems like the most possible scenario now. It looks like Kuchma and Putin are trying to distance themselves from Yanukovich. He may have already lost his fight. That surprises me. Putin has always been Yanukovitch's main supporter...
Well, he didn't quite expect to get burned as publicly as this.
Serves him well, for putting all his eggs in one basket.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:28 pm |
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All the Russian websites are reporting that the Supreme Court of Ukraine has annulled the results of the second round of the Presidential Election.
I'll post the story from an English-language source as soon as one becomes available.
Last edited by Anonymous on Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:19 pm |
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From CNN Breaking News at cnn.com: Ukraine Supreme Court nullifies presidential runoff election, calls for revote. Details soon.
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Quote: KIEV, Ukraine (CNN) -- Ukraine's Supreme Court has canceled disputed runoff presidential election and calls for repeat of second round of voting, according to news reports.
Friday's ruling followed an appeal by opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko to annul the results of the November 21 runoff, claiming fraud in eight of Ukraine's 25 administrative districts.
The fraud is alleged to have taken place in the eastern region where Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, named by Ukraine's Central Election Commission as the winner, has most of his support.
Yanukovych also claimed fraud, but in areas that supported Yushchenko. After a five-day session, both sides wrapped up their final arguments Friday.
Read the rest here: http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/12 ... index.html
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:22 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
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YAY! 
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:30 pm |
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Citizen Klown
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 "Elections" in Ukraine
2 words
sounds like:
PUPPET MASTERY
:wink:
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:03 pm |
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Anonymous
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So I'll finally get to vote today, thanks to the complain I filed after the second round of the elections. I'm leaving for New York in about an hour and hopefully will fulfill my civic duty by 2-3pm.
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:56 am |
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Samweis Gamdschie
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Juschtschenko is leading by 10%... :wink:
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:41 pm |
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Bodrul
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Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Juschtschenko is leading by 10%... :wink:
is he the good guy or the bad guy? 
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:47 pm |
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Samweis Gamdschie
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hans wrote: Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Juschtschenko is leading by 10%... :wink: is he the good guy or the bad guy? 
The good guy... :wink:
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 2:52 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
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Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Juschtschenko is leading by 10%... :wink:
Surprise, surprise 
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:38 pm |
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Samweis Gamdschie
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Now they say that Juschtschenko leads between 10% - 20%... 
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 6:09 pm |
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MikeQ.
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Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Now they say that Juschtschenko leads between 10% - 20%... 
So, out of curiosity here, why is the "other guy" a "bad guy"? Why should we support or want Juschtschenko to win?
Just curious.
PEACE, Mike 
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 6:13 pm |
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Samweis Gamdschie
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MikeQ. wrote: Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Now they say that Juschtschenko leads between 10% - 20%...  So, out of curiosity here, why is the "other guy" a "bad guy"? Why should we support or want Juschtschenko to win? Just curious. PEACE, Mike 
Hehe, because he is a democrat!
Nah, to be honest: I don't mind who will win - all I want is a fair election! I find it pretty funny that Juschtschenko is the clear winner now - you can clearly see that he got all the sympathy... :wink:
By the way: A victory of Juschtschenko is a little victory for Europe (the press reports that he should 'bring' Ukraine closer to Europe (he supports modern economy).
But I'm pretty sure that Krem knows a lot more than we all do! :wink:
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Sun Dec 26, 2004 6:24 pm |
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MikeQ.
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Samweis Gamdschie wrote: MikeQ. wrote: Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Now they say that Juschtschenko leads between 10% - 20%...  So, out of curiosity here, why is the "other guy" a "bad guy"? Why should we support or want Juschtschenko to win? Just curious. PEACE, Mike  Hehe, because he is a democrat! Nah, to be honest: I don't mind who will win - all I want is a fair election! I find it pretty funny that Juschtschenko is the clear winner now - you can clearly see that he got all the sympathy... :wink: By the way: A victory of Juschtschenko is a little victory for Europe (the press reports that he should 'bring' Ukraine closer to Europe (he supports modern economy). But I'm pretty sure that Krem knows a lot more than we all do! :wink:
Juschtschenko is the democrat? Oh, well, then I've definately supporting him. Heh.
PEACE, Mike 
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Dr. Lecter
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MikeQ. wrote: Samweis Gamdschie wrote: MikeQ. wrote: Samweis Gamdschie wrote: Now they say that Juschtschenko leads between 10% - 20%...  So, out of curiosity here, why is the "other guy" a "bad guy"? Why should we support or want Juschtschenko to win? Just curious. PEACE, Mike  Hehe, because he is a democrat! Nah, to be honest: I don't mind who will win - all I want is a fair election! I find it pretty funny that Juschtschenko is the clear winner now - you can clearly see that he got all the sympathy... :wink: By the way: A victory of Juschtschenko is a little victory for Europe (the press reports that he should 'bring' Ukraine closer to Europe (he supports modern economy). But I'm pretty sure that Krem knows a lot more than we all do! :wink: Juschtschenko is the democrat? Oh, well, then I've definately supporting him. Heh. PEACE, Mike 
Not because he is a democrat.
Much rather because the first election was rigged in favor of Yanukovitch and the possible fact that Juschtschenko was poisoned by Yanukovitch's people. Also Yanukovitch is Putin's puppet and his victory would almost mean an "annexion" of Ukraine to Russia, heh.
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Shad
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Is it true that Janukovitsj doesn't even speak Ukranian? I read something about that when the Ukrainian presidental debates were taking place. Apparently Janukovitsj spoke almost entirely in Russian while Justsjenko spoke in Ukrainian.
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Dr. Lecter
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Shad wrote: Is it true that Janukovitsj doesn't even speak Ukranian? I read something about that when the Ukrainian presidental debates were taking place. Apparently Janukovitsj spoke almost entirely in Russian while Justsjenko spoke in Ukrainian.
That is true.
He knows Unkrainan as far as I know, but not as a native language, but something that he has learned later on and he cannot speak it properly.
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Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:23 am |
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Well, I'm finally back from New York.
After waiting for 2 hours in blistering cold I finally got to vote in my first election ever, and though it was sort of anti-climatic, I am still proud of taking part in what could be the defining moment in Ukrainian history.
Just to let you guys know, both candidates are native Russian speakers and both of them had to learn Ukrainian for their Prime-Minister jobs.
The reason Yuschenko is the "good guy" (well, to me, at least) is because he is commited to continuing reforming the country towards a freer society and towards further integration with the west (though that does not mean that there has to be a split with Russia). Yanukovich, to me, represents everything that is evil and corrupt about the present regime, including widespread bribery and a general disregard for human rights.
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Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:25 pm |
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Samweis Gamdschie
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Krem wrote: Well, I'm finally back from New York.
After waiting for 2 hours in blistering cold I finally got to vote in my first election ever, and though it was sort of anti-climatic, I am still proud of taking part in what could be the defining moment in Ukrainian history.
Just to let you guys know, both candidates are native Russian speakers and both of them had to learn Ukrainian for their Prime-Minister jobs.
The reason Yuschenko is the "good guy" (well, to me, at least) is because he is commited to continuing reforming the country towards a freer society and towards further integration with the west (though that does not mean that there has to be a split with Russia). Yanukovich, to me, represents everything that is evil and corrupt about the present regime, including widespread bribery and a general disregard for human rights.
So you voted for Yanukovich? *looksevil*
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Tyler
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Hmm...does this mean that the Ukraine will take one step closer to the EU?
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Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:32 pm |
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Anonymous
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Jon Lyrik wrote: Hmm...does this mean that the Ukraine will take one step closer to the EU?
Eventually it will be.
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Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:53 am |
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Anonymous
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It's all over!
Today, Viktor Yuschenko was sworn in as the new president of Ukraine. Read the story here.
And for an inside look at the making of the revolution, read this fascinating story.
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Tyler
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Have to register for the Times...
And good. Finally the Ukrainians will have a shot at a truly free society.
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