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Tymoshenko Verdict May Bring Ukraine, Russia Closer
Both the European Union and the United States have condemned the verdict as overtly political, and many observers believe efforts to forge a cooperation agreement between Ukraine and the EU have been badly shaken. "An enormous amount of damage has been
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:57P
Life after court ruling
“Today's verdict of the Pechersk Court is proof that the Ukrainian government has decided to ignore the opposition, ditto statements made by international institutions. The trial over the ex-prime minister has seriously damaged Ukraine's international
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:56P
What country are we living in?
This attitude was justified on Tuesday when Yulia Tymoshenko heard her verdict. That same day German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle declared that Tymoshenko's prison term will have a negative effect on Ukraine-EU relations.
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:56P
Council of Europe concerned about Tymoshenko trial, reminds Ukraine of its
Brussels – The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has expressed serious concern about the trial of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and the verdict, sentencing her to a seven-year prison term and a three-year ban on holding office,
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:47P
Czech Republic can't accept politically motivated verdict
A statement posted on the Web site of the Czech Foreign Ministry reads that the trial of Tymoshenko did not meet international standards of a fair, transparent and unbiased court process, and Kyiv's interpretation of criminal and political
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:34P
Ukraine not to link Tymoshenko case to gas talks with Moscow: PM
Kommersant Ukraina business daily reported earlier on Wednesday that Ukraine might use the verdict as an argument in gas talks with Moscow to revise the agreement, quoting an Energy Ministry source.
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:22P
WB govt may appoint valuer for HPL
"Purnendu Chatterjee came to meet me today after the recent Supreme Court verdict. We are discussing the possibility of appointing a valuer for valuation of HPL''s shares," he told reporters here today. Chatterjee said a final decision would be taken
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:18P
Tymoshenko to appeal Ukraine verdict: lawyer
"But, unfortunately, we do not have great hope that the verdict will be annulled," he said, quoted by Tymoshenko's official website. The opposition leader has claimed the decision to jail her for exceeding her powers in a gas deal with Russia in 2009
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:17P
Ukraine's jailed ex-PM prepares appeal
"We do not have great hope that the verdict will be annulled," Yuriy Sukhov said in comments posted on Tymoshenko's official website. He appeared more optimistic, however, over the prospect of cancelling the article of the penal code under which
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:10P
Shivani murder: Police may challenge acquittals
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Delhi Police may appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court verdict Wednesday acquitting former Indian Police Service officer RK Sharma and two other co-accused in the 1999 murder of journalist Shivani Bhatnagar.
Updated: 10/12/2011 12:06P