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February 8, 2010
Interview
Despite fears to the contrary, the apparent presidential victory of Viktor Yanukovych in some ways bolsters the democratic gains of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, says Steven Pifer.
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February 8, 2010
Op-Ed
American Interest
Walter Russell Mead comments that the recent Ukrainian election was a "setback" to the spread of democracy in the world.
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January 19, 2010
Expert Brief
The results of Ukraine's presidential election, which will go to a runoff on February 7, show unhappiness with Viktor Yushchenko's government, but are also a mark of Ukraine's independence.
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December 1, 2009
Video
Watch experts discuss the film Orange Revolution and the significance of these events for Ukraine and nonviolent democracy movements elsewhere.
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December 1, 2009
Audio
Listen to experts discuss the film Orange Revolution and the significance of these events for Ukraine and nonviolent democracy movements elsewhere.
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December 1, 2009, Washington D.C.
Transcript
This winter marks the fifth anniversary of Ukraine's Orange Revolution, when over one million citizens took to the streets of Kiev and succeeded in overturning the results of that country's presidential election. Steve York's documentary, Orange Revolution, follows the contest between opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko and his adversary Viktor Yanukovych, capturing the iconic images that defined the election and ensuing protests.
Here, after a screening of Orange Revolution, Peter Ackerman, David J. Kramer and Steve York discuss the significance of the Orange Revolution for Ukraine and nonviolent democracy movements elsewhere.
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September 21, 2009, New York.
Transcript
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko discusses political, economic, and social changes in Ukraine.
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September 21, 2009
Video
Watch Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko discuss political, economic, and social changes in Ukraine.
September 21, 2009
Audio
Listen to Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko discuss political, economic, and social changes in Ukraine.
July 24, 2009
Interview
Veteran Eurasia expert Steven Pifer says Vice President Joseph Biden's trip to Ukraine and Georgia was meant to balance President Barack Obama's Moscow summit earlier in the month, but in both countries, Biden had to convey tough messages.
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