Ukraine has its Yukos moment

Editorial discusses the implications of the case being brought against Yulia Tymoshenko, the former prime minister and Orange revolution co-leader on charges of corruption. The editorial argues that the EU should use its leverage for giving Ukraine trade privileges to force Ukraine to halt the trial.

The Ukrainian government accused Yulia Tymoshenko of abusing her power when she served as Prime Minister. She said that government was using the judiciary to silence the opposition.

ESO: Background information: Tymoshenko charged over gas contract http://www.europeansources.info/record/tymoshenko-charged-over-gas-contract/

Deutsche Welle, 4.7.11: Trial of former Ukrainian prime minister turns into political spectacle http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15205825,00.html

BBC News, 24.6.11: Ukraine: Tymoshenko on trial in Kiev for abuse of power http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13899740

Spiegel Online International, 30.12.10: The Underbelly of Ukrainian Gas Dealings http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,736745,00.html

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