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Protesters await political changes as Ukrainian parliament elects new speaker

2014-02-22 115 Dailymotion

As protesters patrol the grounds of Kiev's Independence Square, uncertainty fills the air.<br/> <br />After days of clashes in the Ukrainian capital, a deal was reached on Friday to end the violence and bring in new political reforms.<br/> <br />The reforms include early elections and curbing presidential powers.<br/> <br />Protesters who are demanding President Viktor Yanukovich's resignation remain skeptical.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) PROTESTER VLODYMIR SAYING:<br/> <br />"I don't know. Events are developing very fast over the past days so I don't even know what we can expect to happen today. People expect Yanukovich to resign. Otherwise we don't have any other way out."<br/> <br />Inside parliament, political changes are already happening.<br/> <br />The body has elected a new parliament speaker, replacing a Yanukovich loyalist who resigned due to poor health.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) NEW PARLIAMENT SPEAKER OLEXANDER TURCHYNOV SAYING:<br/> <br />"The new authorities in Ukraine are starting to work and are be

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