Olga Bielkova: Three reasons we need a Parliamentary election in Ukraine
A session of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), Kyiv, Ukraine.
First. It reflects the desires of our citizens. There is no inherent value in any mechanism of authority, unless there is popular support for it. About 70 percent of Ukrainians are in favor of early parliamentary elections, and it must be scheduled this fall. If for no other reason, we -- Ukrainian politicians -- have to do this to deliver on the promises of Euromaidan revolution.
