Ukrainian Opposition

Tymoshenko quits faction, opening way to parliamentary elections

Dinka — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:53:34 -0500

Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko resigned Thursday as a member of her eponymous bloc in parliament. Supreme Rada Speaker Oleksandr Moroz read out her letter of resignation from the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB) at a morning session earlier Thursday.

Ukraine: Crisis Looms As President Dissolves Rada

Dinka — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:25:10 -0500

President Viktor Yushchenko on April 2 signed a decree to disband the Verkhovna Rada and hold new elections on May 27. A majority of parliament lawmakers, including members of the Party of Regions led by Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, responded by condemning the decree as a "step toward a coup d'etat" and indicated they would disobey the president's order.

Protests Expected In Ukraine Despite Court Ban

Dinka — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:12:22 -0500

Rival protests by supporters of the Ukrainian opposition and backers of the ruling coalition are expected in Kyiv today amid tensions over a threat by President Viktor Yushchenko to dissolve parliament.

Ukraine: Yushchenko Suggests He May Dissolve Parliament

Dinka — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:16:16 -0500

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenkocast into the opposition by a parliamentary coalition led by his chief political rival, today suggested he may dissolve the Verkhovna Rada, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service reported.

Ukraine Opposition Leader Calls for New Elections

Dinka — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:04:48 -0600