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Despite dismal standings in the polls, Yushchenko keeps fighting

Published: 23 April, 2009, 20:41


Viktor Yushchenko

President Viktor Yushchenko is aiming to remain in office, despite facing the lowest approval rating in the country's history.

 
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UkrToday June 25, 2009, 13:18 quote
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With the date of the Presidential election now out of the way Yushchenko, will now shift his focus towards dismissing Ukraine's Parliament and calling fresh parliamentary elections to be held in October. Yushchenko, who is subject to limitations under Ukraine's Constitution (Article 90) has until July 17 and arguably until the end of August to call for fresh Parliamentary elections. If Yushchenko dissolves the Parliament fresh Parliamentary elections must be held within 60 days. Yushchenko will consider early Parliamentary elections as the best tactical means of undermining Yulia Tymochenko's campaign for the Presidency. Yulia Tymochenko will have to fight a campaign on both fronts and if she loses the Parliamentary elections it would be difficult for her to regain the upper hand and support to win the Presidential election.

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