Ukraine Political Infighting Impacts Economy
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Ukraine's constitutional court has postponed the date of presidential elections from October until January -- a move that buys more time for President Viktor Yuschenko who is likely to face a tough re-election challenge. The ruling follows last month's overwhelming vote in parliament to hold the election on October 25th - two months before Mr. Yushchenko's term expires. With his popularity plummeting, political infighting between the president, prime minister and parliament is taking its toll on the economy now undergoing a severe slowdown. As Anya Ardayeva reports from Kyiv, experts warn the political and economic turmoil are threatening Ukraine's future stability.
