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Petro Poroshenko - Ukrainian Businessman and Politician
When presented with a historic opportunity to move towards full integration with the European Union, Ukraine walked away. HARDtalk speaks to Ukrainian businessman Petro Poroshenko.
Ukraine had a historic opportunity this week to move towards full integration with the European Union. EU leaders wanted to seal an association agreement which would have drawn one of Europe's largest nations firmly into Brussels' orbit. But Ukraine's president walked away from the deal in favour of closer ties with Russia. Why? HARDtalk speaks to Petro Poroshenko, billionare Ukrainian businessman and former minister. East or West - where do Ukraine's real interests lie?
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Tue 26 Nov 2013
10:35GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Petro Poroshenko |
Broadcasts
Tue 26 Nov 2013 00:30GMT- Tue 26 Nov 2013 04:30GMT
- Tue 26 Nov 2013 10:35GMT