Ukrainians are casting their votes today in a snap election that is expected to increase tensions with Russia as many show their support for pro-Western parties.
President Petro Poroshenko called the poll as he aims to cement a new direction for the country after the ousting of pro-Russian leaders earlier this year.
Reformers and nationalists supporting his drive to steer Ukraine out of Russia's sphere of influence are expected to dominate, but the Poroshenko Bloc will need partners to form a ruling coalition.
The snap election has come eight months after a street revolt overthrew Moscow-backed president Viktor Yanukovych, sparking conflict with Russia and a crisis between the Kremlin and Ukraine's Western allies.
Ukrainian servicemen and a woman hold their ballots during a parliamentary election at a polling station in Kiev, Ukraine, today
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