Ukraine in crisis as opposition leader declares himself president

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1504&ncid=1504&e=1&u=/afp/20041123/ts_afp/ukraine_vote_041123235141

KIEV (AFP) - Tens of thousands of opposition supporters surrounded Ukraine's presidential offices after their pro-Western leader declared himself president, defying the government after a weekend election they believe was rigged in favour of the Russia-backed candidate.

With the political crisis threatening to spiral out of control, hundreds of riot police cordoned off the building in the capital Kiev, pushing back demonstrators who shouted slogans and called on security personnel to join the protest, as the government met in emergency session. snip

Putin, who openly supported Yanukovich in the election campaign, contacted the pro-Russian leader Monday to congratulate him on his "open and honest" victory.

In Washington, the White House said it was "deeply disturbed" by the fraud accusations

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[Gloria]

1. I think I'd fit right in in the Ukraine!!

I admire the people fighting for their election so much!!

[KittyWampus]

2. My Heart Hurts

[General Zod]

3. I'm glad the Ukraine doesn't have any more nukes.

That's all we would need, a politically unstable country with ICBMs. Thank goodness we didn't break the START Treaty.
http://www.calguard.ca.gov/ia/Nukes/Last%20silo%20blown%20up.htm

[movonne]

4. Gee they are out in the streets...what happen to us...we will never

have a real election again...this seems to be the normal now to steal elections... not only here but all over the world...