Ukraine's parliament has approved Viktor Yanukovych as prime minister, ending a four-month political crisis.
The vote was held a day after pro-Western President Viktor Yushchenko backed the candidacy of his arch-rival.
It was a dramatic comeback for Mr Yanukovych, who was ousted in Mr Yushchenko's 2004 'Orange Revolution'.
In 2004, Mr Yanukovich was declared winner of a presidential election. Thousands took to the streets claiming the vote was rigged.
The election was annulled and Mr Yushchenko won a re-run of the poll.
