SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 21, 2013
Yulia Tymoshenko is already serving a seven-year prison sentence for abuse of office during her term as Ukraine's prime minister. Now public prosecutors in Kiev are gearing up for a second trial that could extend Tymoshenko's sentence to life. This time, the charge is murder. By Benjamin Bidder in Moscow more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 30, 2012
Viktor Yanukovych will remain in power after last weekend's election in Kiev, but international observers claim the poll has yet again been tainted by manipulation and inconsistencies. Editorialists in Germany look to Ukraine on Tuesday and ask what the outcome will mean for future cooperation between the eastern country and the European Union. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 29, 2012
As votes are tallied after Sunday's parliamentary election in Ukraine, President Victor Yanukovych's party seems to be the likely winner. But international observers on Monday highlighted flaws in the election process, with the OSCE saying the country had taken a "step backwards" on the road to democracy. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 23, 2012
From inside the hospital where she is being held, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is forging compromises to help unite Ukraine's fractured opposition parties. With a parliamentary election coming up this Sunday, she hopes to force out the current regime and secure her release. By Christian Neef more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 26, 2012
If Germany wins its Euro 2012 semifinal match against Italy on Thursday, Angela Merkel will be put in a tricky situation. If the German chancellor, a huge soccer fan, attends the final game in co-host country Ukraine, she could risk looking soft following human rights abuses in the country against Yulia Tymoshenko. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 14, 2012
The German national team on Wednesday played just a few kilometers away from where opposition icon Yulia Tymoshenko is imprisoned. Chancellor Merkel stayed well away, preferring to watch the game from Berlin. But other German politicians took a clearer stance. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 22, 2012
German doctors have hardly begun their treatment of the jailed Ukrainian politician Yulia Tymoshenko, and yet they already seem to have failed. The confusing situation at the hospital, complicated by mixed messages from the government and invasive security, has proven to be wildly frustrating. By Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 16, 2012
When President Viktor Yanukovych assumed Ukraine's top office, he pledged to battle corruption. Now Ukrainians suspect he is abusing his position to profit himself, family and friends. They operate a network of successful firms, while the purchase of his luxury residence has been skillfully obfuscated. By Benjamin Bidder in Kiev more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Politicians in Germany and Brussels are hotly debating the Ukrainian government's treatment of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as her country prepares to co-host the European Football Championship. In a SPIEGEL interview, the head of the German Olympic Sports Confederation argues that boycotting the event is the wrong way to address Ukraine's problems. more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Many politicians in Germany and Europe have pledged to stay away from Ukraine during the European Football Championship tournament in protest over the treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko. Polish international relations expert Janusz Reiter, 59, explains why that is the wrong strategy. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych wanted to take revenge on his arch-rival Yulia Tymoshenko. But locking up the former prime minister was the worst mistake of his presidency, say analysts. Tymoshenko has the upper hand in the battle for public opinion, while Yanukovych is ruining his presidency. By Christian Neef more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 08, 2012
Germany's soccer team heads to Ukraine in June to compete in the 2012 European Football Championship. In a SPIEGEL interview, team captain Philipp Lahm discusses the controversy surrounding imprisoned former opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko and whether professional athletes should get involved in politics. more...
