OSCE observers give Ukraine election a clean bill of health

KIEV (Reuters) - OSCE election observers gave Sunday's parliamentary election in Ukraine a clean bill of health on Monday, saying it had offered real choice and largely upheld democratic commitments.

"The elections marked an important step in Ukraine’s aspirations to consolidate democratic elections in line with its international commitments," said Kent Harstedt, Special Coordinator for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a security and rights watchdog.