As intense, bloody, and controversial as political revolutions can be, many agree that ousting the hated figure of the moment is in actuality the easiest part. What comes next is far more challenging: Stabilizing the country and uniting millions of…
Ukraine President Refuses To Resign, Claims Coup
After going missing during the night, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has turned up some distance from the opposition-controlled capital. Yanukovych is now in Kharkiv, described by CNN as a “pro-Russian stronghold”. He went on television to condemn the anti-government forces…
Ukraine Signs Controversial Pact With Russia
Earlier today Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych signed agreements with Russian President Vladmir Putin that anti-government protesters in Ukraine have been dreading. Ukraine has been struggling economically, with the European Union slow to respond to the country’s plea for financial aid.…
Vitali Klitschko To Run For President Of Ukraine
World boxing champion Vitali Klitschko is planning to do big things outside of the ring. In a statement released by the World Boxing Council the Ukrainian giant announced that he will run for his country’s presidency for the year 2015.…