ASSESSMENTS

Ukraine Gears Up for Elections

May 24, 2014 | 12:57 GMT

Ukrainian independent presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko greets supporters during an election campaign rally on May 20 in Cherkasy.

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Summary

With Ukraine's political future hanging in the balance, the country will hold its presidential election May 25. Insecurity in the east will complicate the election, but after the polls take place Ukraine's greatest challenge will be finding a way to deal with Russia. Moscow's moves indicate it may recognize the results of the election, but Russia will make a strong push to politically neutralize Ukraine.

The new government in Kiev will face immediate security concerns and long-term constraints....

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