NEWSLINK: In eastern Ukraine, most voters dream only of peace

[“In eastern Ukraine, most voters dream only of peace” – Reuters – Thomas Grove – Oct. 26, 2014]

Reuters covers hopes in eastern Ukraine for an end to conflict, amidst recent national legislative elections, even as separatist-dominated areas failed to participate.

Voters in eastern Ukraine had one thing on their mind as they voted in Sunday’s parliamentary election: an end to months of conflict between pro-Russian separatists and government forces.
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Much of eastern Ukraine lies in ruins six months after the separatist rebellion began following the overthrow of pro-Moscow president Viktor Yanukovich. Rebel-held areas are not even voting and plan a leadership vote on Nov. 2 instead.

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