Yushchenko says March 26 vote is second stage of Orange Revolution

RFE/RL Newsline

KYIV - President Viktor Yushchenko said in an interview with the Kyiv-based publication Kommersant-Ukrayina published on March 23 that the parliamentary vote in Ukraine will be a "second part of what the maidan [the Orange Revolution headquarters on Independence Square in Kyiv] spoke about and fought for."

Mr. Yushchenko said the "ideal scenario" for him in the post-election period would be to restore the Orange Revolution coalition in Ukraine.

"[It will be] difficult, difficult [to do this]. Because many political statements made during the campaign were incompatible with each other. But we are speaking about politics, about elections. As regards the implementation of national interests, goals, ideals, I think that a lot of incredible things may happen," Mr. Yushchenko noted.

Asked about whether Yulia Tymoshenko can become the prime minister once again, the president said: "Speaking frankly, it is not very pleasant for me to comment on this issue now."

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