Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko (R) visits a pharmacy in Kiev, November 9, 2009. Yushchenko on Sunday dismissed the idea a January election should be delayed because of flu fears and appeared to accept there would be no more IMF funds forthcoming until after the vote. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko (R) visits a pharmacy in Kiev, November 9, 2009. Yushchenko on Sunday dismissed the idea a January election should be delayed because of flu fears and appeared to accept there would be no more IMF funds forthcoming until after the vote.

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