Sounds Like Ukraine On The Hudson

[Strelnikov_]

"Ukraine cities defy poll result"

"Officials in several Ukrainian cities have refused to accept the outcome of Sunday's presidential election."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4033475.stm

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Q: What of the media?

Channels linked to the president gave Mr Yanukovych glowing coverage in the run-up to the election and until recently disparaged Mr Yushchenko at every turn.

After the first round of voting, however, a group of reporters on pro-government channels demanded fairer reporting and observers said they detected a change in tone.

But Mr Yanukovych still received more extensive and uncritical coverage. Pro-government television stations sandwiched Mr Yushchenko's political adverts between those attacking him personally.

Only one national channel, 5 Kanal, has given Mr Yushchenko consistently positive coverage. It is owned by a Yushchenko ally, and has faced closure following what it calls a government campaign against it.

[cire4]

1. Ukraine obviously knows how to handle FRAUD

Man...do I envy them. I had a "that could have been us" feeling when I was watching the Ukranians march in the streets following the stolen election.