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Battle-Scarred Ukraine Prepares for Election

Ukraine's pro-Western president called Sunday's snap vote to secure increased legitimacy for Kiev's leadership in the face of pressure from Russia.
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Members of the election commission prepare ballot papers at their polling station for the voting in the eastern Ukrainian town Kramatorsk, near Slaviansk, Oct. 25, 2014. ROMAN PILIPEY / EPA