Poroshenko wins Ukraine election, vows to end war

Ukraine’s Central Election Commission reported on the 26 May 2014 that with over 60% of ballots counted, billionaire Petro Poroshenko led in Ukraine’s presidential race, taking nearly 54% of the vote.

The early presidential election in Ukraine was characterized by high turnout and a clear resolve by the authorities to hold what was a genuine election largely in line with international commitments and that respected fundamental freedoms, despite the hostile security environment in two eastern regions of the country, international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released on the 26 May 2014 by the OSCE Special Mission.

Russia said it was 'open to dialogue' with the new president of Ukraine.

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Corriere della Sera, 28.05.14: Poroshenko must renounce violence (via Euro|Topics) http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/aehnliche/archiv_article/ARTICLE144213-Poroshenko-must-renounce-violence

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