Ukraine leaders sign unity accord

President Viktor Yushchenko signed a memorandum of national unity today with his former Orange Revolution foe, Viktor Yanukovych – a pact the president hopes will secure his pro-Western, reformist policies when his ex-foe becomes prime minister.

The accord had been Yushchenko’s condition for approving Yanukovych’s candidacy, and a parliamentary vote – a mere formality – was expected later today.