Special report: Ukraine votes

Agnieszka Gmiter Sunday, 17 January 2010 14:16

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In the background of omnipresent accusation of manipulating, after exhaustive campaign, millions of Ukrainians ale choosing their new president. In the first round, Wiktor Janukowycz, a Region Party leader, is a favorite. According to opinion polls 30% of Ukrainians declare to vote on him. Prime minister, Julia Tymoszenko, comes second (20%). One, who can give a surprise is Serhij Tyhipko,    a billionaire and a former leader of Janukowycz's electoral-staff. He comes second in some polls.

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