The problem of security of the elections 2014 in Ukraine

2015;
: pp.1-5
Received: January 12, 2015
Accepted: February 18, 2015
Authors: 

Mykola Buchyn

Lviv Polytechnic National University

The article dwells upon security issues of the electoral process during the early presidential and parliamentary elections 2014 in Ukraine. Activity of Ukrainian authorities concerning neutralization of security threats during the early elections of the President and People’s Deputies in 2014 is analyzed both in the sphere of legislation and in the field of electoral practice.

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