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Early elections announced in Ukraine

22 Feb 2014 07:32

Islam Times - Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition protesters have agreed to an early presidential poll before the end of the year.

The election is part of a deal to end the country's political crisis.

The deal has not been published, but Mr Yanukovych referred to a national unity government and constitutional changes reducing the president's power. The compromise came after hours of talks between mediated by three European foreign ministers

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