Brawl breaks out as Ukraine’s lawmakers debate land reform
February 6, 2020 GMTMINSK, Belarus (AP) — Ukraine's parliament is debating a proposed law to allow sales of the country's rich farmland, a high-tension issue that sparked a brawl among lawmakers Thursday...
Ukraine’s president trying to hold off rival for runoff spot
April 1, 2019 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's president was holding off a long-time rival in a bid to claim the other spot in a runoff set for later this month, while a comic actor with no political experience was leading strongly in the election, according to results released Monday...
Ukraine comedian leads presidential election, runoff likely
April 1, 2019 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Early results in Ukraine's presidential election showed a comedian with no political experience with a sizable lead over 38 rivals but far from a first-round victory, while the incumbent president and a former prime minister were close contenders to advance to the runoff...
Comedian leads presidential polling in Ukraine
March 30, 2019 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A comedian who's never held political office tops the public opinion polls ahead of Ukraine's presidential election, but even he appears to be falling far short of enough support to win in the first round...
Ukraine: President claims tycoon backed rivals for revenge
March 28, 2019 GMTLVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko alleged Thursday that his two top rivals in a weekend election are backed by a self-exiled tycoon who wants to unseat Poroshenko as revenge for the nationalization of his bank...
Ukraine candidate urges talks to end conflict in east
March 1, 2019 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — A comedian leading Ukraine's presidential race says the country needs to negotiate with Russia to put an end to fighting in the east...
Ukraine has 44 presidential candidates in all-time record
February 8, 2019 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Election officials in Ukraine said Friday that 44 candidates have registered to compete in the March presidential election — a record for the nation...
Ukraine’s ruling party leads in vote called biased
October 29, 2012 GMTKIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian president's party will retain its strong grip on power, according to returns Monday from a parliamentary election that was criticized by Western observers as unfair and biased against the opposition.