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Articles by Konstantin Skorkin

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The Ukrainian Elite Is Preparing for Poroshenko’s Defeat

With polls showing President Petro Poroshenko heading for a major defeat, elites are looking for contacts with the likely winner Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
opinion Konstantin Skorkin

Ukraine Elections Enter a Second Round. What to Expect

The period until the runoff on April 21 will be a time of behind-the-scenes negotiations. 
opinion Konstantin Skorkin

Removed From Russian Influence, Ukraine Election Is Unpredictable on Its Own Terms

Moscow does not seem to be attempting to influence the outcome of this contest.
opinion Konstantin Skorkin

What’s Behind Russia’s Sanctions on Ukraine? (Op-ed)

Russia’s recent imposition of sanctions is all about Ukraine’s upcoming presidential election.