ASSESSMENTS
Ukraine's New Government Trapped by Old Problems
Oct 24, 2014 | 06:30 GMT
(DOMINIQUE FAGET/AFP/Getty Images)
Summary
The parliamentary makeup and broader political system of Ukraine have changed significantly since the February uprising that unseated the government of former President Viktor Yanukovich. With parliamentary elections set for Oct. 26, another major transformation is imminent; several parties and blocs that did not exist before the protests will have significant representation in the next government. In particular, the elections will strengthen the pro-Western element of the government. But the primary challenge influencing Ukraine's foreign policy decisions — namely, Russian pressure — will remain unchanged for the next government.
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