Ukraine Elections

Viktor Yushchenko speaks during a ceremony to mark his inauguration as president of Ukraine, at Independence square, Kiev, Jan. 23, 2005. Yushchenko, a Western-oriented reformer, was sworn in two months after massive protests over his loss in a fraud-plagued election plunged the ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.

Fireworks explode over supporters of Viktor Yushchenko during a rally to mark his inauguration, at Independence square, Kiev, Jan. 23, 2005.

Backers of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko sing their national anthem after hearing about a Supreme Court decision to hold a new presidential election, at Kiev's Independence Square, Dec. 3, 2004.

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko is seen on July 4, 2004, at left, and Dec. 10, 2004, right. On Dec. 13, Ukrainian lawmakers reopened their investigation into Yushchenko's allegations that authorities tried to kill him, after doctors in Austria determined the presidential candidate had been poisoned by dioxin.

Opposition demonstrators shout slogans to protest alleged fraud in the presidential elections, in front of Ukrainian parliament building in Kiev, Nov. 27, 2004.

Officers of Ukraine's military brass band salute as they announce their support for opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko during a mass rally in Kiev's central Independence square, Nov. 26, 2004.

Former Polish President and Solidarity trade union leader Lech Walesa, left, and leader of the Ukrainian opposition Viktor Yushchenko greet supporters during a rally in Kiev, Nov. 25 2004. Walesa flew to Ukraine to help mediate in the crisis over the disputed election, underscoring strong Polish interest in a peaceful resolution for the country's eastern neighbor.

Thousands of demonstrators waving Ukrainian national and orange flags gather to protest alleged fraud in the presidential elections, on the main square of the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Nov. 24, 2004.

Riot police guard the Ukrainian presidential administration building in Kiev, Nov. 24, 2004.

Supporters of Ukraine's prime minister Viktor Yanukovych, masked in blue and white kerchiefs, talk to each other in downtown Kiev, Nov. 24, 2004. Hundreds of Yanukovych protesters set up a tent city in downtown Kiev to counter an opposition rally at the nearby main city square.

About 100,000 demonstrators flood the center of the Ukrainian capital to protest alleged fraud in the presidential elections.

A Ukrainian woman holds an orange scarf as riot police guard the Ukrainian presidential administration building in Kiev, Nov. 24, 2004.

Supporters of Ukraine's Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych stand in line in downtown Kiev, Ukraine, Nov. 24, 2004. Their tent camp was less than 430 yards away from the Kiev's Independence Square, where tens of thousands were rallying in favor of Ukraine's top opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko.

Demonstrators wave orange flags from above the monument in Kiev's Independence Square, Nov. 23, 2004.

Opposition lawmakers congratulate key Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, second right, after he took a symbolic oath of office and declared victory in the country's presidential elections, in the parliament session hall in Kiev, Nov. 23, 2004.

Ukrainian Orthodox church priests chant anti-government slogans to protest alleged fraud in the presidential elections, on the main square of Ukrainian capital Kiev, Nov. 23, 2004.

In this image taken from Ukrainian Television channel 5, Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych addresses the nation from Kiev, Nov. 22, 2004. Yanukovich called for national unity and said "I categorically will not accept the actions of certain politicians who are now calling people to the barricades. This small group of radicals has taken upon itself the goal of splitting Ukraine."

A supporter of Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko holds the Mother of God icon during a rally in downtown Lviv, western Ukraine, Nov. 22, 2004.

Supporters wave campaign-themed orange flags and ribbons in the Central Independence Square, to greet opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko during his speech in Ukraine's capital Kiev, Nov.22, 2004. Addressing more then 10,000 people in the main square, Yushchenko accused election officials of falsifying results. "The people's will cannot be broken. People's votes cannot be stolen," Yushchenko told the crowd.

Ukrainian Maria Gabchak, left, casts her ballot paper while her compatriot Rozalia looks on in the village of Ulichne, western Ukraine, Nov. 21, 2004, during presidental elections.