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Expectations for Kyiv-Moscow Relations After Ukraine’s Presidential Election

(PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo) At first glance, Ukraine’s recent presidential election further confirmed the dramatic decrease of Russian influence in Ukraine. Not a single candidate based his or her campaign on…

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Herrera: If Biden is working for the Obama administration on Ukraine, his son should not have been on the board of a company there

(Politifact) Shady self-dealing in the Ukraine? It’s not just the Republican side that does that, says a social media meme that makes the charge against Democrat Joe Biden. The episode involved…

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Russia Undecided and Apprehensive About Elections in Ukraine

(EDM) The second round of the presidential elections in Ukraine, held last Sunday (April 21), was a rather unconventional democratic exercise. And for millions of keen followers in Russia, who…

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Taylor: The situation between Russia and Ukraine will not change significantly with Zelensky’s election

(Newsweek) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded Monday to the outcome of Ukraine’s election, which saw comedian and actor Volodymyr Zelensky beat incumbent Petro Poroshenko to become the former Soviet…

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Will Ukraine’s Fractured Electorate Create Another Power Turnover?

(PONARS Eurasia) The first round of the presidential election in Ukraine on March 31 produced two frontrunners who will face each other in the run-off on April 21: challenger Volodymyr Zelensky (30.24…

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A comedian could be Ukraine’s next president. How did that happen?

(The Guardian) A politically inexperienced comedian, Volodymyr Zelenski is in the lead after the first round of presidential elections in Ukraine – and by a huge margin. He is almost 15…

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Fear of War in Ukraine – Power Struggle for the Sea of Asov

(DEUTSCHE WELLE) On the eve of presidential elections in Ukraine, the power struggle on the Sea of Asov is coming to a head. The Sea of Asov borders both Ukraine…

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The Perils of Tracking Polls: Better Tools Exist for Understanding Ukraine’s Elections

By Tymofii Brik, Kyiv School of Economics “Right now, who could you say is more likely to win… than Yulia Tymoshenko?” – Keith Darden, CSIS Panel, 12/3/2018 Many researchers and pundits have tried to…

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Sushko: The amount of political advertising in Ukraine has increased dramatically and far exceeds parties’ budgets

(Bloomberg) The gloves are well and truly off in Ukraine’s presidential election. While the first of two spots in an almost certain runoff next month looks wrapped up, a battle for…

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Ukraine’s 2019 Election: the End of Ideology and the Last Comedian

(Point & Counterpoint) The frontrunner in the Ukrainian presidential campaign is someone who has never held a government position and has no record of political or civic activism. Rather, Volodymyr Zelenskiy…

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Expectations for Kyiv-Moscow Relations After Ukraine’s Presidential Election

Herrera: If Biden is working for the Obama administration on Ukraine, his son should not have been on the board of a company there

Russia Undecided and Apprehensive About Elections in Ukraine

Taylor: The situation between Russia and Ukraine will not change significantly with Zelensky’s election

Will Ukraine’s Fractured Electorate Create Another Power Turnover?

A comedian could be Ukraine’s next president. How did that happen?

Fear of War in Ukraine – Power Struggle for the Sea of Asov

The Perils of Tracking Polls: Better Tools Exist for Understanding Ukraine’s Elections

Sushko: The amount of political advertising in Ukraine has increased dramatically and far exceeds parties’ budgets

Ukraine’s 2019 Election: the End of Ideology and the Last Comedian