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Party of Regions rally in Kyiv, Oct 26, 2012 (photo: DS)

As national resentment grows in Ukraine, far-right party gains support

Although it has been accused of anti-Semitism in the past, the Svoboda nationalist party’s newfound success has more to do with a growing number of people who are disillusioned by mainstream politics and disappointed by a sluggish economy, than with people harboring genuine hatred of Jews. KIEV, UKRAINE – On Sunday, millions of Ukrainians cast their ballots…

By Roee Ruttenberg October 29, 2012

Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov speaking at Party of Regions rally in Kyiv, Oct 26, 2012 (photo: DS)

WATCH: Ukrainians vote in ‘test for democracy’

Voters in Ukraine are casting their ballots on Sunday in the country’s parliamentary elections. As of Sunday morning, there were already complaints of bribery near some polling stations. KIEV, UKRAINE – The ruling “Party of Regions” is likely to keep its majority, thanks to a revised election system that will allow single-mandate district winners to caucus…

By Roee Ruttenberg October 28, 2012

World boxing champion Vitali Klitskchko at rally in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct 25, 2012 (photo: DS)

WATCH: World boxing champion makes bid for Ukrainian parliament

World Boxing Champion Vitali Klitshchko is running for parliament in Ukraine’s elections on Sunday. KYIV, UKRAINE – A popular personality in a country where sports figures do quite well, Klitshchko is promising to rock the political status quo. Some have said the boxer is being used by political elites to further their own causes,…

By Roee Ruttenberg October 27, 2012

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