Stahlke Adoption

Election Results

According to news reports from Kyiv (available at www.kyivpost.com), the election yesterday appears to have been conducted fairly and peacefully. That is very good news. Mikola's orphanage is a long five-hour drive from Kyiv, so I do not fear for his safety. But political turmoil would not be good for the progress of his adoption, so I'm pleased that so far the election looks like it took place smoothly.

About 70% of the returns are in, and it appears that the two largest pro-European parties have won control of Parliament.

I'll continue to watch the news via Internet, since there wasn't even one story on the election in the Chicago Tribune today! As things develop, I'll keep you informed.

posted by Stahlkes @ 12:36 PM