Ukraine – Billionaire candy magnate Petro Poroshenko took the oath in Kiev on Saturday to serve as the fifth president of Ukraine and pledged to bring peace and unity to the conflict-torn country as fierce battles that have pushed it to the brink of civil war raged on.
Poroshenko, 48, also boldly declared that he would chart a path toward European integration and would move immediately to sign a free-trade pact with the EU, saying, “The pen is in my hand.”
Poroshenko said in his speech on Saturday that Crimea “is, and will be Ukrainian soil.”After pledging to serve Ukraine and preserve its territorial integrity and unity, the so-called “Chocolate King” billionaire raised the Bulava, the Ukrainian scepter that symbolizes power.
“I am taking this presidential post to preserve and strengthen Ukraine’s unity, to ensure lasting peace and to guarantee reliable security,” Poroshenko said. “I know that peace is the most important thing that Ukrainian people desire now.” in additiion,he affirmed ...“I don't want war…. I don’t want revenge. I want peace,” he said, prompting a standing ovation by Ukrainian officials and dozens of foreign dignitaries.
In a show of support, a delegation from the United States led by Vice President Joe Biden observed Poroshenko’s inauguration. The group also included Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, senators John McCain, Chris Murphy and Ron Johnson, and U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt.
congrats to Mr president and the people of Ukraine
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