Ukraine’s incumbent President Pyotr Poroshenko, who, according to the exit polls, is far behind his rival, candidate from the Servant of the People party, showman Vladimir Zelensky, has admitted his defeat, but said added he is not going to quit politics. (Image above: illustration). “Next month I will vacate the presidential office. This is the…
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Tymoshenko confronts Ukraine President with impeachment
Ukrainian presidential candidate, former prime minister and leader of the Batkivshchyna (‘Fatherland‘) party, Yulia Tymoshenko, expressed confidence that the incumbent head of state, Petro Poroshenko, will not be able avoid responsibility after the upcoming March 31 elections. With Ukraine's presidential election just weeks away, former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko turned up the heat on a top rival…
Kadyrov doesn’t seek reelection
The leader of Chechen Republic (Russia) Ramzan Kadyrov is willing to end his term as the governor without renewal, he said on the Moscow 24 TV channel. Kadyrov told that he does not see himself in another high-ranking federal position “I am not a man of this level,” he added. Kadyrov, 42, has ruled the Russian North…
Nine listed for elections in Donetsk and Luhansk
The Foreign ministers Council added nine persons to the list of those subject to restrictive measures over actions “undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine“. Formally listed because of their involvement in unrecognised by the EU elections in two entities, resulted from the break-away of the communities of Russian-speaking regions in aftermath of the Maidan…
Multiple blasts at Kabul polling stations
Explosions reported from polling stations in Kabul hours after the voting procedure for Afghanistan parliament elections started. There is no further detail at the moment, however TOLONews agency reports high turnout from early morning hours. The Latest: Kabul police official says a second small explosion reported just hours after parliamentary election polls opened in Afghanistan….
Italy: Conte gave up efforts to form government
Italy’s Prime minister-designate Giuseppe Conte said he’s given up on attempts to form a government after President Sergio Mattarella rejected his candidacy of an anti-euro economy minister. The country may now face a new election by the end of 2018. https://twitter.com/ansa_english/status/1000818360723103744 “President has received Prof. Giuseppe Conte …. who returned the mandate given to him…
Five Crimeans added to EU restrictive list
“The Council added five persons to the list of those subject to restrictive measures over actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. They are listed because of their involvement in the organisation of the Russian presidential elections of 18 March 2018 in the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, thereby actively supporting and implementing…
Tusk formally congratulates Orban
European Council President Donald Tusk congratulated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on his election victory and said he counted on him to play a constructive role in maintaining the bloc’s unity. My letter of congratulations to Prime Minister Viktor Orbánhttps://t.co/uscVkHSI8S pic.twitter.com/RqC48osEPd — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) April 9, 2018 Mr Orban was also congratulated by the centre-right…
Orban triumphant for third term
Hungarian incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced victory after preliminary results showed his party Hungarian Civic Alliance (Fidesz) is a big winner of the elections, receiving clear-cut two-thirds commanding majority in the parliament. Viktor Orbán is the strongest leader in Europe and the EU’s biggest nightmare. pic.twitter.com/6yE5S0sppr — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) April 9, 2018 With more…
Crimeans high turn out at polling stations
“Citizens of Crimea and Sevastopol” are voting for the first time in the Russian presidential election on the fourth anniversary of the Black Sea Peninsula “reunification” with Russia, reports TASS News Agency, creating a special category for the inhabitants of the disputed territory, underlining the status of Republic within Russian Federation. The turnout of Crimeans…
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