Ukraine president Viktor Yushchenko has nominated his pro-Russian arch-rival Viktor Yanukovych as prime minister, in a move that could cause problems for the country's pro-EU and NATO orientation in the coming years.
"A pact is to be signed that will determine the main lines of Ukraine's domestic and foreign policy, in which the western course is guaranteed," Mr Yushchenko said while announcing his decision at 02:00 local time on Thursday 3 August, the BBC reports.
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.