The article discusses the political situation in Ukraine following the general elections, with a focus on the formation of a coalition government. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) monitored the elections and deemed them positive. The Party of Regions led by Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych received the largest vote share, followed by the Bloc of Yulia Tymoshenko (ByuT) and President Yushchenko's Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense Bloc (NUNS). Tymoshenko is expected to form a coalition with NUNS, potentially becoming the next prime minister. The article also touches on the cultural and linguistic divide in Ukraine, the potential role of the Lytvyn bloc in government formation, and the ongoing natural gas dispute with Russian state-owned Gazprom.

The article discusses the aftermath of Macedonia's parliamentary elections on June 1, which were marred by violence and allegations of fraud, particularly in Albanian districts. The ruling VMRO-DPMNE coalition won a majority, but the violence and irregularities observed by the OSCE may hinder Macedonia's NATO and EU membership aspirations. The elections were held early due to a political stalemate and the 'name issue' with Greece. Ethnic tensions between Macedonians and Albanians are highlighted, with the need for a coalition government involving one of the major Albanian parties, DUI or DPA. The article also touches on the historical context of the conflict in 2001 and the Ohrid Agreement, as well as the current political landscape and its implications for Macedonia's future stability and international relations.

The article discusses the ongoing political crisis in Georgia, which has been simmering since the 2003 Rose Revolution. It highlights the opposition's use of symbolic protests, such as mock jail cells, and the deep-seated animosity towards President Mikheil Saakashvili. Key opposition figures, including Nino Burjanadze, Salome Zourabichvili, and Irakli Alasania, are mentioned, as well as the role of television personality Giorgi Gachechiladze in the opposition movement. The article also covers the skepticism surrounding the government's claim of a Russian-backed military mutiny and the fragmented nature of Georgia's political culture as described by a local political science professor. Despite the opposition's demands for Saakashvili's resignation and new elections, there is little expectation that the president will step down, leading to a continued stalemate with protests and potential for further violence.

The article discusses the Turkish government's efforts to normalize relations with Armenia and the subsequent reaction from Azerbaijan, which is concerned about the implications for the Karabakh issue. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reassured Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev that the opening of the Turkish-Armenian border is related to the Karabakh situation. The article includes an interview with Foreign Minister Petrosyan of Armenia, who expresses his views on the independence and resilience of Nagorno-Karabakh, the lack of international recognition and support, and the historical context of the conflict with Azerbaijan. Petrosyan also comments on the US's role, noting humanitarian aid but a lack of political resolution efforts. The article ends with a mention of recent 'constructive' talks between Armenian President Sargsian and Azerbaijani President Aliyev, with no further talks scheduled yet.