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Governor of Odessa Region, Ukraine - Mikheil Saakashvili

Is he a credible or wise addition to Ukraine鈥檚 hard-pressed government?

Ukraine is grappling with security and economic challenges, which could bring the nation to its knees. The country needs a new generation of strong, reform-minded leaders - but does it need Mikheil Saakashvili? Hardtalk speaks to the former president of neighbouring Georgia, recently appointed governor of Ukraine鈥檚 strategically vital Odessa region. He knows all about confrontation with Vladimir Putin - but is he a credible or wise addition to Ukraine鈥檚 hard-pressed government?

(Photo: Mikheil Saakashvili. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)

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Sat 18 Jul 2015 18:05GMT

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