By BBC
Exit polls from Ukraine indicate that the pro-Moscow opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych has narrowly won the country’s presidential election.
They say Mr Yanukovych has a lead of several percentage points over opponent Yulia Tymoshenko, the Prime Minister.
He challenged Mrs Tymoshenko to quit, but she refused to concede.
If confirmed, it would be a remarkable comeback for Mr Yanukovych, who was swept aside five years ago by the peaceful “Orange Revolution”.
Under the 59-year-old former mechanic, Ukraine’s foreign policy is expected to become more pro-Russian.
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This post was written by mcarl on February 7, 2010
