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Ukraine's politics since 'Orange Revolution' in 2004

China Daily | Updated: 2007-04-04 06:42

Nov 22, 2004: Supporters of then opposition leader Yushchenko demonstrate in Kiev - dressed in orange after results show Prime Minister Yanukovich in the lead in the second round of a poll to decide who will succeed President Leonid Kuchma.

December 3: Supreme Court rules the vote invalid and orders second round re-run on December 26 after parliament votes to sack Yanukovich government.

December 28: Yushchenko wins the election with 51.99 percent. Supreme Court rejects complaints by Yanukovich of poll violations and he resigns as prime minister on New Year's Eve.

Ukraine's politics since 'Orange Revolution' in 2004

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