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Satisfaction, Skepticism Greet Ukraine Election Result
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Russia questions objectivity of monitors for OSCE The European Union
and several of its member states have congratulated Viktor Yushchenko





Viktor Yushchenkoon his victory in the Ukrainian presidential
election. In a letter to Mr. Yushchenko Tuesday, German Chancellor
Gerhard Schroeder expressed optimism that Ukraine will continue what
he called its transition toward the rule of law and a market economy.

Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus congratulated Mr. Yushchenko in a
telephone conversation.

In Paris, the foreign ministry said France and its European Union
partners are determined to support democracy and modernization in
Ukraine. The EU's Dutch presidency, meanwhile, urged Ukrainians to
work to maintain the country's internal cohesion.

Meanwhile, Russia has questioned the objectivity of monitors for the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. That organization
characterized last month's presidential election re-run as flawed,
while saying that Sunday's poll vastly improved upon the last vote.

Russia backed Mr. Yushchenko's opponent




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