KYIV -- Registration for the Ukrainian presidential election has ended, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service reports.
Andriy Mehera, the deputy chairman of Ukraine's Central Election Commission, told RFE/RL that 65 people applied for registration by the deadline on November 9. He added that 16 have been officially certified.
The commission will process other applications and announce a final list of candidates by November 13.
The election is scheduled for January 17.
Among Ukraine's prominent and well-known politicians -- including the president, prime minister, and parliament speaker -- an unknown candidate who changed his surname to Protivsykh (Against All) has applied as a presidential candidate.
Ironically, along with the many different candidates on the ballot, there will also be an option to vote "Against All."
Andriy Mehera, the deputy chairman of Ukraine's Central Election Commission, told RFE/RL that 65 people applied for registration by the deadline on November 9. He added that 16 have been officially certified.
The commission will process other applications and announce a final list of candidates by November 13.
The election is scheduled for January 17.
Among Ukraine's prominent and well-known politicians -- including the president, prime minister, and parliament speaker -- an unknown candidate who changed his surname to Protivsykh (Against All) has applied as a presidential candidate.
Ironically, along with the many different candidates on the ballot, there will also be an option to vote "Against All."