Moscow Daily: Ukraine To Join Customs Union With Russia
Feb 18, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
MOSCOW, Russia -- Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovich is prepared to start talks on his country's entry into a customs union with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, a Russian business daily reported on 17 February. Viktor YanukovychThe team of Viktor Yanukovich, who won the recent presidenti...Tags: 17 February, Belarus, Customs Union, Election In Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moscow Russia, Negotiations, President Elect, Presidential Election In Ukraine, Russia Moscow, Russian Business, Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovich
‘Suspicious’ Ukraine Footballers Turned Away From Harrods
Feb 18, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
LONDON, England -- Footballers from Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk said they were refused entry to London's Harrods store which is owned by tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed, ahead of a match Thursday against his team Fulham. London's HarrodsThe players, in the British capital for the Europa League clash,...Tags: Clash, England Team, Footballers, Fulham London, Harrods, Harrods London England, Match, Mohamed, Tycoon, Ukraine, Ukrainian Team, Upmarket
Yanukovych’s Russian Overtures May Signal Ukraine’s Allegiance
Feb 17, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine’s President-elect Viktor Yanukovych may be stepping up efforts to move the former Soviet state closer to Russia and end a standoff that’s obstructed gas flows and heightened regional tensions for half a decade. President-elect Viktor Yanukovych will take Ukraine back into...Tags: Allegiance, Decade, Gas Flows, Kiev Ukraine, Moscow, Overtures, President Elect, Regional Tensions, Runoff Vote, Russia, Soviet State, Sphere Of Influence, Standoff, Timoshenko, Viktor Yanukovych
Ukraine Court Suspends Election Results
Feb 17, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
KIEV, Ukraine -- A Ukraine court in Kiev suspended last week's presidential election results Wednesday to allow for investigation into the prime minister's allegations of fraud. The fiery Yulia Tymoshenko cannot stand to be in second place.Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko filed a lawsuit Tuesday w...Tags: Administrative Court, Allegations, Fraud, Kiev Ukraine, Presidential Election Results, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, Vote
Ukraine’s New Leadership Eyes Customs Union With Russia - Paper
Feb 17, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
MOSCOW, Russia -- Viktor Yanukovych, Ukraine's president-elect, is prepared to initiate talks on the country's entry into the Customs Union with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, a Russian business daily reported on Wednesday. Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan flags.Ukraine's possible participation in...Tags: Belarus, Customs Union, Flags, Kazakhstan, Leadership, Moscow Russia, Participation, President Elect, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, Russia Moscow, Russian Business, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Viktor Yanukovych
Sudan: Ukraine’s Silent Proliferation Of Arms Exposed
Feb 17, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
PARIS, France -- The Russian newspaper, Vremya Novostei, said Sudanese government is to receive February’s supply of 100 T-72M tanks from the Ukrainian company, Ukrspetsexport. The arms company is shipping the tanks to Port Sudan in accordance with a contract signed in 2009 worth $70 million. Arm...Tags: Ammunition, Arms Company, Exposed, Paris France, Port Sudan, Proliferation, Rebels, Shipping, Sudanese Government, Tanks, Ukraine, Ukrainian Company
Tymoshenko Refuses To Concede Ukraine Election Defeat
Feb 11, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko continues to resist calls to concede election defeat despite growing domestic and international consensus that Sunday's vote gave the presidency to her opponent, Viktor Yanukovych. Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko speaks at a cab...Tags: Cabinet Meeting, Election Defeat, First Public Appearance, International Consensus, Kiev Ukraine, Opponent, Presidency, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine Election, Ukrainian, Viktor Yanukovych, Vote
Best Western Opens First Hotel In Ukraine
Feb 11, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
PHOENIX, USA -- Best Western International has expanded its portfolio in Eastern Europe with its first hotel in the Ukraine, the Best Western Sevastopol Hotel in Sevastopol, located in one of the largest sea ports and cultural-historical centers. Front entrance of Best Western in Sevastopol, Ukra...Tags: Best Western International, Eastern Europe, Europe Hotel, First Hotel, Front Entrance, Hotel Phoenix, Largest Sea, Phoenix International, Phoenix Usa, Portfolio, Sea Ports, Sevastopol Ukraine, Travelers, Ukraine Hotel
Tymoshenko In Denial After Ukraine Defeat
Feb 11, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
KIEV, Ukraine -- Just what is Ukraine's charismatic Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko up to? She has yet to concede defeat to her bitter rival, Viktor Yanukovych, after Sunday's polls and her party has alleged substantial violations which it says put the outcome in doubt. She was the heroine of the...Tags: Democratic Change, Denial, Doubt, Heroine, Kiev Ukraine, Orange Revolution, Polls, Prime Minister, Rival, Tymoshenko, Viktor Yanukovych
Yanukovych Is Back
Feb 11, 2010 Europe, Ukraine, Ukraine: In English
KIEV, Ukraine -- Bad news first: Viktor Yanukovych, the winner of last Sunday’s presidential election in Ukraine, is a notoriously inarticulate twice-convicted felon who is backed by a clique of powerful businessmen with alleged mafia ties. He's also the candidate backed by Moscow in the 2004 pre...Tags: Alleged Mafia, Annulled, Bad News, Businessmen, Election In Ukraine, Felon, Kiev Ukraine, Last Sunday, Mafia Ties, Moscow, Presidential Election In Ukraine, Supreme Court
