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Ukraine’s President wants constitutional change ahead of election

Published: 31 March, 2009, 19:15


Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko has suggested on Tuesday a constitutional reform that would transform the now one-chamber parliament into a bicameral body and also cut presidential powers.

 
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