Political positions Viktor Yushchenko

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on march 31, 2009, in address nation before parliament, yushchenko proposed sweeping government reform changes , economic , social plan ameliorate current economic conditions in ukraine , apparently respond standing structural problems in ukraine s political system.

the proposal, yushchenko called next big step forward fairness , prosperity in ukraine included following proposals:

restore financial stability in country implementing international monetary fund reforms , balanced budget
abolish parliamentary immunity
fair pension system based on number of years of work , salary received
pass realistic state budget 2009 reduces inflation , stabilizes hryvnia
have state assume responsibility struggling banks
rejuvenate rural areas eliminating state interference in agriculture production
promote ukrainian products abroad increase sales ukraine s producers
european union membership , increased trade while simultaneously improving relations , trade russia
allow voters elect members of parliament areas live
open party lists both parliamentary , local elections
create bicameral parliament bring stability legislative branch
reduce number of members of parliament

yushchenko advocates nato membership ukraine , against promoting russian second state language in ukraine.

according yushchenko, future country impossible without national unity. yushchenko advocates formation of single orthodox church in ukraine, unifying current 3 branches of orthodox church in ukraine (the ukrainian orthodox church of moscow patriarchate, 1 recognized world orthodox community, ukrainian orthodox church of kyiv patriarchate , ukrainian autocephalous orthodox church).

actions ukrainian insurgent army have been praised yushchenko, , has tried give anti-soviet partisans fought in world war ii status of war veterans.

according yushchenko difficulties of relations between ukraine , russia because countries follow different directions , have different system of values. yushchenko thinks russia-georgia war of august 2008 poses threat european leaders still haven’t addressed . has called demarcation of borders between russia , ukraine, has been delayed russia since ukraine won independence soviet union in 1991. during campaign ukrainian presidential election, 2010 yushchenko said russia s influence again factor in upcoming election , warned of interference moscow in distribution of russian passports residents of crimea. has stated (on december 10, 2009) russia friendly country , great mistake ukraine lose these relations or slow down development; believe there appear politicians in russia, respect rights of neighbors, including ukraine .

yushchenko s 2010 presidential election program promised visa-free travel eu, withdrawal of black sea fleet of russian federation 2017 , active dialogue of ukraine s neighbours based on principles of equal rights, neighbourly relations , mutual trust , did not mention nato membership. yushchenko believed 2008–2009 ukrainian financial crisis tackled of reconstruction, including road reconstruction. furthermore, program banned tax collection in advance, return non-reimbursed vat, create equal tax rules , stop government interference in enterprises , whole sectors of economy.

yushchenko considers open list of candidates parliamentary elections 1 of conditions eradicating corruption.