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Ukraine Election The Chocolate King Rises

It would have seemed ludicrous just six months ago, but candy magnate Petro Poroshenko has now become the leading candidate in the Ukrainian election. The question remains: Is he an opportunist or a visionary?

The Chocolate King Rises - ODD ANDERSEN/ AFP

Loved and Hated Can Tymoshenko Still Lead Ukraine?

Few figures in Ukraine are more divisive than Yulia Tymoshenko. Some see her as a martyr while others consider her to be part of the corrupt system. Now she wants to become president, but can she succeed? Von Erich Follath und Matthias Schepp

Can Tymoshenko Still Lead Ukraine? - Emilio Morenatti/ AP

Yanukovych's Fall The Power of Ukraine's Billionaires

The protesters in Kiev were largely responsible for the fall of the Ukrainian president. But his way out of office was paved by two of the country's most powerful oligarchs. Made rich by Viktor Yanukovych, the pair made early preparations for his departure. Von Christian Neef

Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko 'The People Intend to Fight'

Ukrainian opposition leader and heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko spoke to SPIEGEL about his presidential ambitions, the ongoing threat of a violent crackdown against the protesters, and Germany's role in bringing Ukraine closer to Europe. Von Benjamin Bidder und Erich Follath

Police Offensive Fronts Harden in Kiev Opposition Protests

Kiev police are destroying barricades erected by protesters as the sub-zero showdown continues. With the Klitschko brothers at the lead, demonstrators continue to clash with security personnel over the government's move away from EU cooperation. Von Benjamin Bidder

Fronts Harden in Kiev Opposition Protests - Roman Pilipey/ dpa

Putin's Gambit How the EU Lost Ukraine

The inability of European bureaucrats to keep up with the Kremlin's manipulations -- or Kiev's political calculations -- has cost the EU a trade deal with Ukraine, and severely damaged its foreign policy. Von SPIEGEL Staff

How the EU Lost Ukraine - AP/dpa

Aborted EU Deal Protests Rock Ukraine After Pull-Back

In the wake of Ukraine's withdrawal from EU trade deal discussions, Kiev was rocked by the biggest protests since the Orange Revolution while the daughter of imprisoned former Ukrainian leader Yulia Tymoshenko pled for Germany's help.

Protests Rock Ukraine After Pull-Back - Sergey Dolzhenko/ dpa

World from Berlin Ukraine's Complaints Are 'Insolent'

The Ukrainian government's decision to withdraw from discussions of a planned trade deal with the EU is drawing condemnation in Europe. German editorialists decry Russia's strong-arm tactics in the run-up to the decision.

Ukraine's Complaints Are 'Insolent' - ALEXANDER KLEIN/ AFP

Tymoshenko Stays Ukraine Halts Plan to Sign EU Trade Deal

Kiev has put a stop to negotiations on signing a landmark trade pact with the EU. The announcement came hours after the country's parliament rejected the release of imprisoned Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko so she can receive medical treatment abroad.

Ukraine Halts Plan to Sign EU Trade Deal - Sergey Dolzhenko/ dpa

Tymoshenko Release Ukraine's Geopolitical Future Hangs on Deal

EU negotiators have arrived in Ukraine to try to secure the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. A successful agreement will pave the way for a free trade deal and unprecedented cooperation between the EU and Ukraine -- as well as a new rift with Russia. Von Christopher Alessi

Ukraine's Geopolitical Future Hangs on Deal - Sergey Dolzhenko/ dpa

Ukrainian Power Struggle Tymoshenko Threatened with Life in Prison

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. Von Benjamin Bidder

Tymoshenko Threatened with Life in Prison - DPA/ Block Julia Timoschenko

The World from Berlin 'Ukraine Disenchanted with European Dream'

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.

'Ukraine Disenchanted with European Dream' - VIKTOR DRACHEV/ AFP

Unfair Fight Ukrainian Election Criticized as Votes Counted

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.

Ukrainian Election Criticized as Votes Counted - Tatyana Zenkovich/ dpa

'Nothing But Revenge' Tymoshenko Helps Unite Opposition Ahead of Vote

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. Von Christian Neef

Tymoshenko Helps Unite Opposition Ahead of Vote - GLEB GARANICH/ REUTERS

Fair Play in Football and Politics Merkel May Travel to Ukraine for Euro 2012 Final

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.

Merkel May Travel to Ukraine for Euro 2012 Final - Gero Breloer/ AP

Shunning Ukraine Merkel Enjoys German Football Victory from Afar

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.

Merkel Enjoys German Football Victory from Afar - Matthias Balk/ dpa

Helpless in Kharkiv German Doctors Caught In Tymoshenko Battle

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. Von Christian Neef

German Doctors Caught In Tymoshenko Battle - dpa Picture-Alliance // picture alliance / dpa

Profiting from Power? The Dubious Business of the Yanukovych Clan

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. Von Benjamin Bidder

The Dubious Business of the Yanukovych Clan - HANDOUT/ REUTERS

'We Don't Live in an Ideal World' Olympic Official Dismisses Calls for Ukraine Boycott

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.

Olympic Official Dismisses Calls for Ukraine Boycott - © Jerry Lampen / Reuters/ REUTERS

Polish Foreign Policy Expert on Boycott Calls 'Ukraine Is Not A Dictatorship'

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.

'Ukraine Is Not A Dictatorship' - Stanislaw Rozpedzik/ dpa

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