Sunday, January 23, 2005

Viktor Yushchenko sworn in as president of ukraine

Yushchenko Sworn in as Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko was sworn in as president of Ukraine, Sunday, January 23, 2005, ending weeks of turmoil and setting the stage for the ex-Soviet state to edge closer to Europe while upholding traditional links with Russia. Yushchenko took the oath of office during a parliament ceremony attended by hundreds of guests, including outgoing US Secretary of State Colin Powell and presidents of seven countries. The president-elect urged the Ukrainian nation to overcome deep-seated divisions after a bruising election.

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