A visit by TDs and Senators to the Ukraine is expected to strengthen parliamentary ties between both countries.

Viktor Yushchenko was sworn in as president of Ukraine today, two months after massive protests over his loss in a fraud-plagued election plunged the ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.

Shrugging off a parliamentary setback and seizing on his Supreme Court victory, opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko pushed for quick passage of anti-fraud legislation to ensure a new vote is fair against his Moscow-backed rival, who has fallen out of public view.

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko kicked off campaigning for Ukraine’s December 26 presidential rerun with a call for speedy anti-fraud legislation, as supporters began signing up in droves to monitor balloting and ensure a fair vote.

Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko kicked off campaigning for the December 26 presidential rerun with a call for quick passage of anti-fraud legislation as supporters began signing up en masse to monitor balloting and ensure a fair vote.

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko suffered a setback in the Ukraine’s parliament today when his foes blocked electoral amendments intended to avert fraud in a new presidential runoff later this month.

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko promised his shivering supporters their round-the clock vigil in the Ukrainian capital would bring victory soon.