Orange revolution

Na Reuters:

Tymoshenko, newly reconciled with the president after a period of estrangement, had declared victory on the basis of exit polls within hours of polling stations closing.

She predicted an "orange" government -- together with Our Ukraine party -- within weeks.

With 89 percent of votes counted, the Regions Party had 33.4 percent, boosted by 5.3 percent for its Communist allies.

The Tymoshenko bloc stood at 31.3 percent, with a further 14.6 percent for Our Ukraine.