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This R&D provides resources on Ukrainian politics.  The country has experienced significant political unrest since the Euromaidan protests in November 2013 that led to the toppling of President Victor Yanukovych.  This week saw embattled Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announce his resignation.  Yatsenyuk was favored by Western interests, but was dogged by corruption allegations and he also lost significant popular support.  His resignation may allow President Petro Poroshenko to consolidate support by installing an ally to the post. Ukraine desperately needs strong leadership to fix its economic woes and ward off Russian advances.