Ukraine’s Revolt of the Oligarchs

After eight unproductive years since Ukraine's 2004 Orange Revolution, the democratic opposition is badly demoralized. But the upcoming parliamentary election could nonetheless provide a check on President Viktor Yanukovych’s power, whose support among the countries' business tycoons has waned.

KYIV – Ukraine’s parliamentary election on October 28 will be neither free nor fair. After eight unproductive years since the 2004 Orange Revolution, the democratic opposition is depressed and demoralized. Even so, the elections may check President Viktor Yanukovych’s power.

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