The result of the OPPOSITION BLOC in the parliamentary election is much higher than the data quoted in exit polls. This opinion was expressed by parliamentary candidate from the OPPOSITION BLOC party and founder of the New Ukraine Foundation Serhiy Lovochkin.

“I believe that the OPPOSITION BLOC result is much higher than the figures that are now quoted in exit polls, and I am convinced that after the vote tabulation we shall see a much more serious result,” Serhiy Lovochkin said.

According to him, today's elections were held in an atmosphere of unprecedented pressure and intimidation of people, and the turnout that barely exceeded 50% across the country is a clear confirmation of this.

“People in eastern Ukraine were unable to vote because they were simply afraid to go to the polls. The election was stained with dirty gimmicks, in particular, people were told that military draft summons would be handed to men right on the polling stations, and seniors would be deprived of their pensions,” Serhiy Lovochkin said.

He emphasized that the OPPOSITION BLOC would fight for every vote and would not allow to forge election results. “We call on the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure a fair process of vote tabulation and to prevent fraud and pressure on election commissioners.”

Serhiy Liovochkin reminded all members of election commissions of their responsibility for election fraud.

According to him, the OPPOSITION BLOC is the only opposition force that passed the election threshold. “We will work with all factions and parties without exception to pass laws that will promote Ukraine’s development,” Serhiy Lovochkin said.

He also added that the OPPOSITION BLOC would work on reforms in the parliament. “We will do everything in our power, and even more, so that Ukraine may become an effective state. We will monitor the government, we will support the government in their work to help them get on the path of reform and improve lives in Ukraine,” Serhiy Lovochkin concluded.