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Ukraine has a large number of political parties, many of which have tiny memberships and are unknown to the general public. Small parties often join in multi-party coalitions (electoral blocs) for the purpose of participating in parliamentary elections.
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NATO and Ukraine actively cooperate in international peace-support operations and have developed practical cooperation in a wide range of other areas. An Intensified Dialogue is ... underway on Ukraine's membership aspirations and related reforms.
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The rule of Shcherbytsky, leader of the Communist Party of Ukraine, was characterized by the expanded policies of Russification. He used his influence as the First Secretary of CPU, and a Politburo member for over 25 years, to advocate economic interests of Ukraine within the USSR.
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Democratic reform is taking root in Ukraine. The country had its first free and fair elections just a few years ago, and rule of law is slowly beginning to take shape. However, those who oppose Ukrainian independence are actively working to undermine democratic progress within the country. For example, pro-democratic Members of Parliament and advocates of reform in Ukraine have been beaten in the streets to silence their attempts to bring about reform, and, in turn, intimidate others from doing the same.
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While NATO membership is championed by Yushchenko, the majority of Ukrainians remain deeply suspicious of their former Cold War foe and fear that the involvement in the alliance would drag Ukraine into new conflicts. Entering NATO has become a top campaign issue ahead of the March 26 election with a number of parties saying they would block any effort to join.
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