Ukraine crisis: Petro Poroshenko sworn in as president

Name: Ukraine crisis: Petro Poroshenko sworn in as president
Uploaded: 2014-06-07T07:50:38.000Z
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Description: Petro Poroshenko is being sworn in as president of Ukraine, amid hopes the move could help put an end to deadly fighting in the east of the country.

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Petro Poroshenko is being sworn in as president of Ukraine, amid hopes the move could help put an end to deadly fighting in the east of the country.

The 48-year-old tycoon has been buoyed by messages of support from the West, after his victory in the 25 May poll.

David Stern reports from Kiev.

Europe

7 June 2014