According to Reuters:

“West-leaning opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko looks certain to become Ukraine’s next president, bringing with him the promise to end rampant graft and to reform the ex-Soviet state’s damaged economy. . . .

“‘For 14 years we have been independent. Now we have become free,’ Yushchenko told supporters gathered overnight in Kiev’s Independence Square, site of more than two weeks of mass protests against November’s rigged election.

“‘The people proved their power. They rebelled against probably the most cynical regime in Eastern Europe.’

“With more than 99.45 percent of Sunday’s ballot counted, election officials said on Monday Yushchenko had a statistically unbeatable lead, with 52.15 percent against just under 44 percent for Moscow-backed Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich.”

Hurrah!