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EU rights court says Tymoshenko detention unlawful

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 07:01
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that Ukraine's detention of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko was unlawful but threw out accusations of ill-treatment. "The Court considered that the detention had been arbitrary and unlawful during the entire period," the judges of the Strasbourg-based court said. The judges also found that "the lawfulness of her detention had not been properly reviewed" by the Ukrainian judiciary "and that she had no possibility to seek compensation for her unlawful deprivation of liberty."

European court rules Ukraine's jailing of ex-prime minister Tymoshenko was rights abuse

The Canadian PressApril 30, 2013 06:01
STRASBOURG, France - Europe's human rights court says Ukraine's jailing of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was a politically motivated violation of her rights. A Ukrainian government official stormed out of the courtroom after Tuesday's ruling in a case that has strained the former Soviet state's ties with Europe and the United States. Tymoshenko, an architect of Ukraine's 2004 pro-democracy Orange Revolution, was sentenced to seven years in prison in October 2011 after being convicted of exceeding her powers as premier while negotiating a gas contract with Russia.

EU puts fresh pressure on Ukraine over Tymoshenko, reforms

April 25, 2013 13:30
KIEV (Reuters) - Foreign ministers of several EU countries gave Ukraine a discouraging report on Thursday on its efforts to deepen ties with the bloc and suggested the jailing of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko remained a serious obstacle. They said agreements on free trade and political association with the European Union were being stymied in particular by cases of "selective justice", a term used by the West to describe the prosecution of rival politicians, including former prime minister Tymoshenko, under President Viktor Yanukovich.

Staff strike at Ukraine's opposition TV after takeover

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 09:30
The staff of Ukraine's only staunchly pro-opposition television channel went on strike Wednesday to protest against a sudden change of ownership that they fear will undermine their ability to air criticism of President Viktor Yanukovych. TVi television, which has broadcasted since 2008, is the only channel in Ukraine to delve deep into the country's most sensitive issues, including investigations into high-level corruption and officials' hidden fortunes and tax evasion.

Ukraine government beats off no confidence vote

April 19, 2013 13:31
By Richard Balmforth KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday despite its unpopularity over pension reform and charges of corruption - an outcome that reaffirmed President Viktor Yanukovich's grip as he eyes a second term in office. Opposition politician Arseny Yatsenyuk, a former foreign minister and ex-minister of economy, pushed the opposition motion, charging Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's government with pursuing policies that only enriched those in power.

Ukraine opposition calls for Tymoshenko release

Agence France-PresseApril 19, 2013 13:17
Opposition lawmakers in the Ukrainian parliament on Friday called for the release of jailed ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and for the dismissal of the government of her bitter foe President Viktor Yanukovych. "Our political demand is the release of Yulia Tymoshenko and her return to political life," said prominent opposition leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk, as his supporters chanted "Free Yulia!" Speaking in parliament, Yatsenyuk said that "Ukraine has a talentless government and a talentless president, who should be forced to step down."

Ukrainian government survives no-confidence vote

April 19, 2013 08:16
KIEV (Reuters) - The Ukrainian government survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on Friday, an outcome that reaffirmed President Viktor Yanukovich's grip on power in the former Soviet republic. Even with support from some communists, traditional allies of the ruling Party of the Regions, the opposition could muster only 190 votes out of 450 for dismissing Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's government, well short of the required 226 votes.

EU envoy says Tymoshenko release key 'objective' awaiting bloc deal

Agence France-PresseApril 18, 2013 11:15
The release of jailed former premier Yulia Tymoshenko is a key objective of European Union policy as it reviews ties with Ukraine and the possible signing of an association and trade accord, top officials said after an in-depth trip to Kiev. The agreement -- an important step on the way to possible future EU membership for Ukraine -- is due to be signed in November but first Brussels wants to address a whole series of rights issues with Kiev, chief among them the jailing of Tymoshenko.

Lithuania's deputy formin, Ukranian ambassador discuss coop

April 12, 2013 16:01
On 10 April in Vilnius, the Lithuanian Deputy-Minister of Foreign Affairs Neris Germanas met with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Lithuania Valeriy Zhovtenko to discuss bilateral relations and close cooperation of the two countries within international organizations, Lithuania's MFA said.The meeting discussed the decision of the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych to pardon jailed former Interior Minister Yuriy Lutsenko, a close ally of Yulia Tymoshenko, on April 6.

President of Ukraine to visit Tajikistan

April 12, 2013 14:19
Tajikistan's Finance Minister Safarali Nazhimudinov and Ambassador of Ukraine Viktor Nikityuk discussed the upcoming visit of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to Tajikistan.The sides discussed joint projects that would boost economic development of Tajikistan, prospects of cooperation in finances, banking, hydropower sector, production, agricultural processing,private sector development and other spheres.Central Asian News Services
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