Opposition Quits Talks In Ukraine Ballot Crisis From: The Washington Post | Date: December 1, 2004| Author: Peter Finn | Copyright 2004 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Representatives of presidential challenger Viktor Yushchenko on Tuesday broke off talks to resolve a presidential succession crisis, and Yushchenko's supporters tried to swarm parliament in support of their candidate.

Political maneuvering in parliament almost led to chaos when thousands of people advanced on the building after a series of votes appeared to strengthen the hand of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, the declared winner of the contested presidential election.

The inc...

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