In April, the Ukrainian president decided to dissolve parliament, prompting elections expected to take place on September 30th. As that date approaches, political confrontations in Ukraine are intensi[...]

In April, the Ukrainian president decided to dissolve parliament, prompting elections expected to take place on September 30th. As that date approaches, political confrontations in Ukraine are intensifying. EuroNews was not able to interview Viktor Yanukovich, the Prime Minister and leader of the country's biggest party, "the Party of Regions", as the appointment was cancelled at the last minute without explanation. However the Ukrainian president Viktor Yushchenko - supported by the block called "Our Ukraine - Popular self-defence" - answered our questions.