Lawyer backed by US in race to lead Ukraine

Arseniy Yatseniuk, a 39-year old lawyer-turned-banker, has emerged as one of the main five leadership contenders in Ukraine and has backing from the US and EU.

Arseniy Yatseniuk has emerged as one of the main five leadership contenders in Ukraine and has backing from the US and EU. Sementer

Although, according to the Financial Times, 'he probably starts behind other leading candidates for the presidency', he is one of Ukraine's most experienced politicians, is respected by both the US and the EU and has already held numerous posts - including acting as the head of the central bank. A leaked recording showed that a leading official from the US state department was backing him for the presidential post earlier in February. Source: Financial Times

 

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