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HARDtalk

Petro Poroshenko - Ukrainian Businessman and Politician

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Ukraine had a historic opportunity this week to move towards full integration with the European Union. EU leaders wanted to seal an association agreement which would have drawn one of Europe's largest nations firmly into Brussels' orbit. But Ukraine's president walked away from the deal in favour of closer ties with Russia. Why? HARDtalk speaks to Petro Poroshenko, billionare Ukrainian businessman and former minister. East or West - where do Ukraine's real interests lie? Show less

Contributors

Interviewer:
Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest:
Petro Poroshenko

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