Ukraine residents welcome Poroshenko's pro-West mandate
- 10 years ago
It's business as usual in Ukraine... but with a different tone, after parliamentary elections gave rise to pro-western parties.
And with that, President Poroshenko is handed a mandate to end a separatist conflict and steer the country further into Europe's mainstream.
Something most residents in Kiev are happy about:
(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) KIEV RESIDENT, OLEKSANDR KUTSENKO, 60, SAYING:
"I am satisfied because I voted for Poroshenko's Party. (REPORTER ASKING OFF CAMERA 'WHY?') I believe in his direction, in his achievements. He does everything for people. That's why I really appreciate it. And I believe that everything will be good in our country."
But not without their fair share of challenges. The economy is in dire straits, and a ceasefire is barely holding in the east, between government forces and pro-Russian separatists.
However, some political analysts say Moscow is losing its influence.
(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) POLITICAL ANALYST, VOLODYM
And with that, President Poroshenko is handed a mandate to end a separatist conflict and steer the country further into Europe's mainstream.
Something most residents in Kiev are happy about:
(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) KIEV RESIDENT, OLEKSANDR KUTSENKO, 60, SAYING:
"I am satisfied because I voted for Poroshenko's Party. (REPORTER ASKING OFF CAMERA 'WHY?') I believe in his direction, in his achievements. He does everything for people. That's why I really appreciate it. And I believe that everything will be good in our country."
But not without their fair share of challenges. The economy is in dire straits, and a ceasefire is barely holding in the east, between government forces and pro-Russian separatists.
However, some political analysts say Moscow is losing its influence.
(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) POLITICAL ANALYST, VOLODYM