27 October 2009 - 22H52
- Ukraine

Viktor Yanoukovich, Ukraine's opposition leader

Though he favours closer ties with Russia, Viktor Yanukovich has in recent years sought to shake off his image as a servant of Moscow. He is currently well ahead in opinion polls for the January 17, 2010 vote.


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