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Which two Ukrainians most detest Yulia Tymoshenko, most fear her, and most obsess about her? Source: World Affairs It’s the two Viktors, of course: Yushchenko and Yanukovych. Most Ukrainians have very strong opinions about the former prime minister turned political prisoner, but it’s only the two Viktors who’ve let their feelings about her become borderline psychotic. In the last

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Deputy Prosecutor: Yushchenko's poisoning was invented by his staff MP David Zhvania told us that the scandal around poisoning former president Viktor Yushchenko in 2004 was an idea of Yushchenko's election campaign staff, Deputy Prosecutor General Renat Kuzmin said in an interview with NBN."Zhvania testified that nobody poisoned Yushchenko, that there was no poisoning at all and that

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Wikileaks US Government Cables from 2005 to 2010 covering all the main points of US interest during the Yushchenko years.  Now available on its own web site with  full text search and commentary options. A must read for anyone following Ukrainian modern political history. http://wikileaksua.wordpress.com (data extracted from the Wikileaks US Cables archive) Other regional WiKileaks US

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People First Comment: The decision to jail Tymoshenko must go down as one of the greatest political blunders of this century. In one stroke the presidential administration has totally destroyed the president’s entire national and international credibility and turned him and his administration into a pariah. In addition they have clearly demonstrated to the world at large that they are not

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Foreignnotes has another good appraisal of what waits Ukraine in the new year. 2012 does not offer high hopes for any change in fortune. Even the Euro2012 games will not lift the vale of despair. 'It is clear that post-Soviet system of governance and social division has exhausted itself - and not only in Ukraine" says  -TV journalist Vitaliy Portnikov Fellow journalist, Mustafa Nayem,

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KyivPost, Ukraine's premier online English news source, recently published a op-ed piece by Leigh Turner, UK Ambassador to Ukraine, posing the question 'Is Ukraine democratic?'.  The article attracted considerable discussion and debate, including questions related to the quality and integrity of the US based think tank 'Freedom House'. The vibrant discussion became so hot that it gave cause

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Recent reviews and public opinion polls have Tymoshenko leading over Yanukovych in the primary vote. This comes as no surprise. Yanukovych can thank his mate Yushchenko for this monumental strategic stuff-up. Yushchenko and the government administration helped turn Tymoshenko into a Martyr. Yanukovych's term of office has virtually finished, as he has been overshadowed by the events

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Ukraine goes to the polls in October 2012 in what is a make or break election.  The new electoral laws have already come fire and criticism by the European Venice Commission and look set to give the Government a distinct advantage.  The Tymoshenko factor, political persecution has triggered international outrage which could seriously impact on Ukraine's economic and diplomatic standing is the

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Finland has one of the  most modern and democratic Constitutions in Europe.  It is a state worthy of consideration by Ukraine.  Finland along with its Scandinavian neighbours played a significant role in the development of Estonia and Latvia both of which are successful EU member states Source: Kyiv Post The embassy of Finland and International Centre for Policy Studies in Kyiv present Finland

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Source: The Day “There are rumors that Liovochkin was utterly opposed to the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko. It is hard to su­spect me of being Liovochkin’s fan, but he is no fool, unlike many other individuals. Moreover, there is no way back for him. Medvedchuk’s people in the Administration must have some escapeway or another. This group, apparently, has none. There are also some Russian

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From the pages of Foreign Notes German ambassador to Kyiv Dr. Hans-Jürgen Heimsoeth posted a significant article in today's 'Ukrainska Pravda' Here are a few quotes: "Today the EU finds itself before the question - Will it be possible to conclude an Association Agreement with Ukraine before the end of the year..and this at a moment when serious doubts have sprung up in the EU whether

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Source: European Parliament Recent political developments in Ukraine Since its independence Ukraine has been a priority partner country for the EU within the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Eastern Partnership because it is perceived as a key regional player, which exerts considerable influence on the security, stability and prosperity of the whole continent, and which should therefore

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Source: Interfax-Ukraine; Published by Kyivpost LONDON – Ukraine under conditions of instability in the financial and economic situation in the world, so as better to react to external shocks, should cancel the hryvnia's pegging to the U.S. dollar, experts have advised. The topic was discussed at the Inside Ukraine conference organized by the Economist magazine with support of the

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Allegations that the Russian parliamentary election is fraudulent just does not stack up to scrutiny.  Yes there are always going to be some errors in the conduct of any election,  But in Russia's case the allegation of corruption and suggestion that the overall election results do not reflect intention of the Russian people are dubious at best a US lead conspiracy at worst.   The results of

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Exit Polls place United Russia with 49.99% of the overall vote followed by the Communist Party on 19.32%, Fair Russia on 12.99% and Libdems on 11.78%.  The remaining patrties representing 5.9% fell below the 7% representation threshold. When translated into Russian Duma seats in the  United Russia Party lead by Vladamir Putin is expected to win just over 53.% of the seats. Russia goes to the

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The reintroduction of MMP single member electorates and changes to the representation threshold will see Party of Regions win a majority of seats in the new parliament. Based on analysis of the 2010 Presidential District vote and the 5% representation threshold. Party of Regions with the support of Sergei Tigipko's 'Strong Ukraine' is expected to win 120 Single member 'first-past-the-post'

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The table below shows the running results of the district vote for the 1st and 2nd rounds 2010 Presidential vote. It is useful in analyzing the  possible outcome of the 225 district single member first-past-the-post' electorates.   Any percentage above 50% means the party is under represented, those with less than 50% are over represented.  A comparison to the 2nd Round vote shows the winner of

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Ukraine's Ombdusman, Nina Karpachova, whilst making a announced visit to Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine's former Prime-minister who is being held in jail, has reported that Tymnoshenko is gravely ill and needs urgent medical treatment outside of the jail. The assessment of the Ombudsman is contrary to thr infornation provided by jail officals last week. Tymoshenko has been jailed following a

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By: Taras Kuzio Former President Viktor Yushchenko is an important, but underestimated, aspect of the sentencing of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years imprisonment and a three-year ban from government work. Our Ukraine honorary chairman Yushchenko’s support for the sentence was in contradiction with the Our Ukraine political party, which condemned it as a return to

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Preliminary Report on the investigations against Yulia Tymoshenko in November 2011. This report has the purpose of describing and analyzing the actual legal situation of Mrs. Tymoshenko as of the beginning of November 2011 and to compare it with the obligations of Ukraine as a party to the European Convention on Human Rights. It has not been the purpose of the monitoring to take side in the

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There are a number of very interesting cables issued by the Kyiv U.S. Embassy and published by Wikileaks. They provide a fascinating insight and review of the period in the lead-up to the 2006 Parliamentary elections and beyond.  From 2005-12-23 to 2010-02-26  (If only Wikileaks published cables from the beginning of 2004) Readers are encouraged to consider denotations to Wikileaks to help them

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Thanks to ForeignNotes for this link Debate starts at 13:00 and finishes at 13:30

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Source: Kyivpost The Venice Commission has proposed that Ukraine introduce a proportional electoral system with open regional lists, rather than switch to a mixed electoral system. "If we're talking about the introduction of a mixed system, Ukraine has [already] had a negative experience in applying such a system. A mixed system may lead to abuses [at elections]. Thus, the Venice

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Source: Ukrainian News The European Union rules out imposition of any sanction against Ukraine for the jailing of former prime minister and leader of the Batkivschyna All-Ukrainian Association party Yulia Tymoshenko. Miroslav Lajcak, the European Union's chief negotiator and the managing director for Russia, eastern neighborhood, and the western Balkans in the European Union's external

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The European Parliament passed a rather weak mooted resolution on Ukraine, holding out the possibility that it may still be a possible for Ukraine to become a member state of the EU .  But it did not provide any assurances, time lines or definitive requirements, other then weak possibilities Foreign notes LEvko, provided a link to the resolution of the European parliament (Copy below). Of note

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The Venice Commission on October 13 published its initial review of Ukraine's proposed changes to the electoral law and representational model in the lead-up to the 2012 parliamentary elections . for those interested in democratic representation, it is a paper worth reading. The Commission's review has highlighted many of the perceived problems with the proposed model. A number of points of

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Ukraine Jurist, Vasyl Onopenko, has retired from Ukraine's Supreme Court, hsi appointment not renewed. report Kyiv PostOnopenko was a modern jurist who understood the inner workings and faults of Ukraine's judicial system. He also understood how it should work. he was also a member of Parliament elected as part of Yulia Tymsohenko's bloc but he stresses that on being appointed to the Supreme

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Foreignnotes - one of the best blogs on what's happening in Ukrainian Politics, (thought provoking and rational insight into the Ukrainian politic) has commentary on three possible scenarios that may follow the conviction of Yulia Tymoshenko originally published by Segodnya’ newspaper , these scenarios are not so fanciful as they might seam.Option One (60%) Do nothing and work behind the

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The opening of the Lviv Euro 2012 stadium on October 29 is an opportunity not to be missed. Instead of boycotts and other negative protests the people of Lviv should attend the opening of the Lviv stadium on mass, each one holding up a Yulia poster or other image of her in remembrance and defiance. They could wear a Yulia Tymoshenko scarf or T-shirt and remain in absolute silence during

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http://youtu.be/f5pur4-dfiY1:45 The 2012 US presidential election will exceed 1 BILLION dollars for each candidate2:20Where does that come from and at what price?2:28 Parliamentary System (Including the US)3:30What is left of America’s democratic system ?3:50The system is not working and the public know it

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The people of Ukraine must take collective responsibility for their own Governance. Ukraine MUST reform its Constitution and implement a full parliamentary model of government (Along the lines of Estonia and Latvia - both former Soviet States that are now relatively successful EU member states) Ukraine MUST remove power and authority from the office of the President  and have the parliament

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In the analysis of David Marples published by Kyiv PostDavid Marples leaves out part of the history behind Ukraine's poliical manoverings which all play a part in the events that are unfolding today. Much of it has roots to Yushchenko's failed term of officeMarples correctly stated"The presence within this group of Firtash is possiblythe most significant. An ally of former president Viktor

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Date: 5 October 2011   He noted that the Ukrainian authorities, the Justice Ministry and the working group have done good work to improve the electoral law, although it still has many flaws. Markert recalled that Ukraine currently has a proportional election system with a 3% election threshold. "What we do not like in this system, and what, I think most people in Ukraine do not

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Kyiv Post Donetsk, Kyiv, Brussels Oct.18, Donetsk President Viktor Yanukovych is to meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Donetsk. The talks are part of Ukraine's latest attempt to get lower prices for Russian natural gas imports vital to the nation's economy. Oct.18, Kyiv Parliament reconvenes to consider changes to the 1962 Soviet criminal code that still governs

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The flawed systen of governance in Ukraine has been in place much longer then Yanukovych.Even under Yushchenko the system was corrupt.What is not reported is that the media is that the persecution of Tymoshenko in relation to the Gas negotiations was initiated by Victor Yushchenko and his self appointed National Security Council.The allegations that the gas suppply contract entered into by

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The  current crisis that has engulfed Ukraine is as a result of actions taken by Victor Yushchenko and his appointed inner executive, the National Security Council. According to Yanukovch who has denied any responsibility the persecution of Yulia Tymoshenko arises form the decision taken by the previous President advisory board.  This is no sudden comfort to Yanukovych as his presidency losses

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Ukraine is facing another  major crisis.  This time it is Yanukovych that is at the helm. Ukraine is bouncing form one disaster to another with not indication of any meaningful long term solution in sight. The persecution of Ukraine's opposition leaders  has brought to the point of collapse with no chance of salvation.  It is as though Ukraine is hell bent on traveling a road of self

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Yulia Tymoshenko, Ukraine's former Prime-minister and leader of the Opposition in Ukraine has been sentenced to seven years jail on the allegations that she had misused and abused her authority whilst Prime-Minister.  The prosecution was bought about by allegations made against her by Ukraine's former President Viktor Yushchenko. Tymoshenko was ordered to pay 188 Million dollars in costs even

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The politically charged trail against Ukraine's former Prime-minister has delivered a guilty verdict. Tymoshenko had been charged with misuse and abuse of public office whilst she was Prime-minister. The prosecution claiming that Tymoshenko had no authority to sign a contract with Russia for the supply of gas to Ukraine. They claim that as a result of the unfavourable contract Ukraine has

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Justice or political persecution? Thanks to LEvko of Foreignnotes

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Yushchenko forced early parliamentary elections in 2007 "by breaking the law," and the Orange Revolution "hero" squandered his popular support during his presidency, leaving Ukraine as a "country on hold, with no strategic direction." This latest revelation was disclosed in a WilkiLeaks publication of a diplomatic cable from the U.S. Embassy in Baku to the U.S. State Department dated Nov

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The Estonian Parliament has re-elected its head of state,  President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, demonstrating there is no need for a direct election of its president.  Estonia is a full Parliamentary democracy and it's head of state is elected by a two-thirds constitutional majority of Estonia 101 member Parliament. This process allows Estonia to avoid the high cost of expenditure that is required

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Ukraine's Draft Law on the election of members of Parliament of Ukraine (Source: Venice Commission) will make things worst. The MMP system does not work. It creates two levels of unequal mandates within the same chamber. It did not work before so what makes them think it will work now? 1. Under the draft proposal single member electorates will be decided by a first past the post

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5,000 people protest on Ukraine's Independence day admist reports of minor clashes with police and protestors who played up for the cemeras.  This is a very small number even by Ukrainian standards.  It looks like Viktor Yushenko's detrayal has taken its toll and Ukraine is no longer willing to defend democratic values.  Such is the extent of Yuzhshenko's detrayal. No one will trust him or

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"In addition, Ukraine has successfully written its own constitution and established democratic mechanisms for the distribution of power and election of representative officials."  - Kyiv post opinion Ukraine's Constitution unlike other successful former USSR states took 5 years to agree to and unfortunately retained the autocratic presidential system of "rule by decree" governance

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Ukraine is standing at the precipice with claims that the current administration is pursuing a policy of political retribution intimation and harassment.four members of the opposition are in detention and facing prosecution for decisions made whilst they were in government. The processes embarked on by the courts has violated the constitutional and human rights of those involved.  At the heart

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I thought it is worth while publishing a reference to a review by the Venice Commission. on the changes to Ukraine's Constitutional Order.  As usual the comments of the Venice Commission lie deep within the use of text.  but the message is clear for those that have a good command of the English legal language. Some paragraphs of note: 26. As mentioned above, on 30 September 2010, the

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Ukraine’s ‘top lawyers’ can be worth knowing June 30, 2011 at 01:43 | Kyiv Post Staff Whether you’re a small businessperson, big foreign investor, oligarch, diplomat, gumshoe journalist or average citizen, getting to know the top commercial lawyers in Ukraine can come in handy. Why? Because these intelligent, educated and well-informed

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Independent Exit polls conducted by Research and Branding and published in Kyiv Post show Party of Regions ahead in local elections What's interesting to note is that with the exception of Donetsk all other regions the highest polling party did not poll over 50%. The election of Mayor being won by candidates that do not have majority support. This is a major shortfall of the

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There has been a lot of speculation and allegations about Ukraine's local elections which are being held this weekend.  Normally local elections would not rate much attention but in Ukraine the word election and corruption go hand in hand. Former Prime-Minster come self declared opposition leader in exile (She is not a member of parliament) Yulia Tymoshenko, has come out and declared the

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Semi-Presidentialism, Political Reform, and the Future of Ukrainian Democracy by Andreas Umland Source: Foreign Policy Journal.   The current public controversy about what division of power Ukraine should have in the future is overdue.  The various political crises of the past fifteen years have amply shown that the Ukrainian Constitution, whether in its 1996 or 2004

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Much of the debate in Ukraine is about the perceived notion of "Nationalism" and  ethnicity, the  us versus them argument. Russia is not a threat to Ukraine, it is Ukrainians and their political leaders that undermine Ukraine's stability and prosperity.  Their political leaders. sadly, have failed to represent their Citizens. Instead they seek to promote division  based on ethnicity.  The

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Ukraine democratic coalition needs a common policy for reform. Where to?  Whats next? Ukraine needs to form a "Democratic coalition" with a single goal of getting the foundation for a true independent democratic state right Ukraine needs to rebuild the foundation stones of democracy. It has to make a stand for set the agenda for reform.   Get the foundations right and the rest should follow.

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In attempt to attract media attention supporters of Yulia Tymoshenko went on a hunger strike. The hunger strike, of course, was just a publicity stunt and no one expected it would last let along have any impact or influence world opinion. Yanukovych's team have won one over Tymoshenko.   In what can only be seen as a brilliant tactic on their behalf the Ukrainian authorities organised a food

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There is growing concern being expressed in the corridors of power in Europe with representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)  discovering that Yanukovych has misunderstood the recommendations and directions that Europe wants to see Ukraine take. The changes that saw Ukraine revert back to the provisions of the 1996 version of its Constitution following the

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I would not hold out much hope coming out of PACE.  They have in the past seriously compromised their position and in doing so have contributed to much of the instability and situation facing Ukraine today. (Most notably was their silence on the abuse and violation of Ukraine's Constitutional order in 2007 when Yushchenko illegally interfered with the independence of the Courts to prevent them

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Report1Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)Co-rapporteurs: Mrs Renate WOHLWEND, Liechtenstein, Group of the European People's Party, and MrsMailis REPS, Estonia, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for EuropeSummaryThe Monitoring Committee welcomes the increase in legislative activity in Ukraine in the

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Yulia Tymoshenko has joined what has become a chorus of voices calling for spill of all positions and the holding of fresh Parliamentary and Presidential elections in the wake of the Constitutional Court's October 1 ruling.  She joins the Rukh Party and the Socialist party of Ukraine in calling for a renewal  both  tiers of government. The Constitutional Courts ruling has left many questions

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The People's Movement of Ukraine party has called for holding new parliamentary and presidential elections simultaneously in March 2007.  Interfax-Ukraine  Source: Kyiv Post The People's Movement of Ukraine (Rukh) in the wake of the Constitutional Court ruling on political reform, has called for snap parliamentary and presidential elections, as well as

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CC ruling provokes snap parliamentary and presidential elections CC ruling repealing 2004 constitutional amendments should be followed by snap parliamentary and presidential elections, honorary leader of the Socialist party Olexandr Moroz says, his press service reported Oct. 3. Source: ZIK The big question now is which way Ukraine will take, Moroz said. “This depends on

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Ukraine, following the recent ruling of Ukraine's Constitutional Court which struck down the 2004 amendments to Ukraine's Constitution, is now facing a major Constitutional Crisis with the country in a state of limbo and uncertainty.  Ukraine's Constitution and laws are not worth the paper they are printed on. Rule of Law no longer exists. Public confidence in the democratic process completely

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The West to a large extent also shares responsibility for the railing if the Ukrainian government. They stood by and watch democracy in Ukraine being rapped and said nothing..    In April 2007 Yushchenko unconstitutionally and illegally interfered with the independence of Ukraine;s Constitutional Court in order to prevent the court from ruling against his decision to dismiss Ukraine's

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"Ukraine's 1996 constitution was hailed around the world at the time as 'the most democratic' in the former Soviet Union" A presidential system by its design autocratic not democratic. Latvia and Estonia have much more democratic constitutions then Ukraine's. Ukraine's biggest mistake was not adopting a European Parliamentary model from day one. The struggle to democratise Ukraine has been

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Ukraine has just taken a backward step.  A step away from democratic rule of law  and a return of presidential autocracy.  A step that Viktor Yushchenko advocated and by his actions preordained Today the Constitutional Court of Ukraine ruled invalid the amendments to Ukraine's Constitution  that were agreed to as part of a peace deal in settlement of the "Orange Revolution" stand off in December

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Constitution of Ukraine Pre 2005 - Current  (re-activated by ruling of the Constitutional Court published on 1 October 2010) Source: http://President.gov.ua Chapter I General Principles Article 1. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent, democratic, social, law-based state. Article 2. The sovereignty of Ukraine extends throughout its entire territory.Ukraine is

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President Viktor Yanukovych (second from left) shakes hands in this Aug. 17 photograph with close ally Volodymyr Kolesnichenko, head of Ukraine’s High Council of Justice, which appoints judges. Anatoly Golovin, also a close presidential ally who heads Ukraine’s Constitutional Court, is at left. Oleksandr Pasaniuk, head of the High Administrative Court, is at right. All three

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Ukraine's Constitutional Court will commence consideration of what will be one its most significant decisions in Ukraine's history. It will decide if Ukraine winds back the clock and restore a presidential autocratic state. One of the main outcomes of the 2004 "Orange Revolution" was Constitutional reform negotiated as part of a settlement of the civil unrest and crisis facing Ukraine. The

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Ukraine has to a degree restored  political stability following the defeat and ousting of Victor Yushchenko. With this change has also come a change in political direction. In 2008/9 Ukraine was in debate and discussion as to how Ukraine would be best served by implementing Constitutional reform. There was at the time concern about the then pending Presidential election. One proposal was to

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on the eve of the anniversary of US independence, preaches to the Students at the Kyiv Polytechnic University. YouTube video of Clinton's townhall meeting in Kyiv. Transcript of remarks following meeting with Yanukovych

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Our Ukraine - Peoples Self Defence (NUNS) to be dissolved following the demise of Yushchenko's leadership. Ukrainian News has been reporting large number of defections from their Parliamentary representatives to the governing coalition camp prompting a call for the parliamentary faction to be dissolved. If NUNS does dissolve, as expected, it will raise further concerns about Ukraine's

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A public opinion poll published by Research and Branding shows Yulia Tymoshenko sliding down to third place with Yanukovych remaining preferred President.  100 Days into the term of the new president Yanukovych remains in the lead with 45.5% support followed by Sergie Tipikpko on 13.0% and Tymoshenko with just over 10%. Ex-President Viktor Yushchenko does not even get a mention with all other

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Britain faces a hung parliament as Ukraine looks on. Results of the 2010 British Parliament The Conservative Part received the 36.1% Labour 29.2% and the Liberal Democratic Party close behind in third place with 22% Under Britain's discredited first-past-the post single member electorates system the part with then highest vote wins the seat. But the distribution of representative seats is not

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Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych has accepted Syuzanna Stanik's resignation from the Constitutional Court one day following her reappointment.  The reasons and details of Stanik's decision to resign have not been made public. Her resignation avoid the messy need to cancel or reorganise the Courts membership which was over quota as a result of Stanik's reappointment.   The questions

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Ukraine's President,Viktor Yanukovych, has passed a decree reinstating the appointment of Ms Susan Stanik to Ukraine's Constitutional Court. Yanukovych's decree re-instating Ms Stanik to the bench has righted a wrong and injustice undertaken by Ukraine's former president. Update: Stanik resigns. Ms  Stanik along with two other judges were summarily dismissed by Ukraine's former President,

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The latest Public Opinion poll conducted by Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) lists Ukraine's former President, Viktor Yushchenko, with less then 1.6% support.  If fresh parliamentary elections were held Yushchenko's Our Ukraine would lose representation in Ukraine's parliament. If the results of the poll were translated into parliamentary seats only five parties representing

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Yanukovych’s revenge:  KyivPost | Andreas Umland Largely unnoticed in the West, Ukraine’s new president, Viktor Yanukovych, brought to power an illegitimate government in March. Though being installed via a seemingly orderly parliamentary procedure, the current Ukrainian cabinet headed by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has no proper popular mandate. How did that come about?

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The ruling of Ukraine's Constitutional Court on the question of the formation of the new Government has a major implication over Ukraine. It effectively removes Ukraine's Imperative mandate provisions. The ruling is at odds with Courts previous ruling and the wording of Ukraine's Constitution itself. It most certainly will need to be reviewed by the European Venice Commission as it also has

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ІМЕНЕМ УКРАЇНИ РІШЕННЯ КОНСТИТУЦІЙНОГО СУДУ УКРАЇНИ у справі за конституційним поданням 68 народних депутатів України щодо офіційного тлумачення положень частини шостої статті 83 Конституції України, частини четвертої статті 59 Регламенту Верховної Ради України стосовно можливості окремих народних депутатів України брати безпосередню участь у формуванні коаліції депутатських фракцій у

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In what is seen as a major controversy Ukraine's  Constitutional Court is to rule 11 out of 18 in  favour of the formation of Ukraine''s new governing Coalition. A decision that will spark much debate and is a mixed blessing for both the government and Ukraine's Former president Viktor Yushchenko, bringing into question  Ukraine's imperative mandate provision and previous ruling of the

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The European Parliament delegation, headed by Vice-Chair of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament Adrian Severin, has placed political stability over the constitutional rule of law. In a statement reported by ForUm Severin offered his support to the new Ukrainian Government and in doing so has indicated that  the means justifies the

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Ukraine new Government has been installed in a with what could be described as a military like precision restoring a sense of purpose and determination, the sought  of stability that can only be achieved if the head of state and the parliament are of one mind. A reminder of what could have been achieved had Yushchenko acted in supportive role as opposed to his consistent undermining of confidence

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Ukraine's newest governing coalition was formed amidst controversy and concern that the governments formation is unconstitutional. The new coalition sees a return of the previous parliamentary government between Party of Regions, Communist Party of Ukraine, Bloc Lytvyn and the self named 'People's Party' - a breakaway faction of individual members and mercenaries from Yushchenko's 'Our Ukraine'

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As if Ukraine did not know it already. In what is considered to the first of many reprisals and expose of internal conflict with the Orange coalition Kyiv post has published comments by Our Ukraine-Peoples' Self Defence leader, Yuri Lutsenko, in which he states that Yushchenko betrayed democratic forces having signed the Universal Agreement with Viktor Yanukovych.  He did every thing he could

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Ukraine's new President, Viktor Yanukovych, has sought to bypass Ukraine's constitution by passing legislation that seeks to side step Ukraine's Constitutional Imperative mandate provisions.In what is seen as a test of will and integrity Yanukovych and his party wants to allow individual MP's, not factions, to decide the makeup of Ukraine's governing coalition thus allowing small groups of MP's

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In a welcomed move Ukraine's new president. Viktor Yanukovych, has resigned as  Party of Regions leader.  Unlike that of Viktor Yushchenko, Yanukovych will comply with the provisions of Ukraine's Constitution by relinquishing any other representative mandate.  In theory, as President, he represents all of Ukraine and not just his political faction.  By resigning from the party leadership

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Ukraine's Parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in the government, effectively dismissing the Tymoshenko government.  Allegations have been made that seven members of Tymoshenko's faction were bribed to support the no confidence motion effectively signing their political resignation as Bloc Tymoshenko moves to have the expelled from the faction. The Parliament has set a course heading

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Our Ukraine along with Bloc Lytyn have once again proved that they are not trustworthy coalition partners and that they will gravitate to the powers that be  The stage has been set for a vote of no confidence in the government on March 3, 2010. If a motion is passed then the fuse will be lite and the countdown will begin. Ukraine's parliament will have on month in which to decide will they face

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With Viktor Yushchenko finally removed from office. not before he managed to make some rather controversial appointments in the days before his departure, the president's party Our Ukraine-Peoples' Self Defence have signaled that they will be entering negotiations with Party of Regions and Boc Lytvyn to form a new governing coalition.  Our Ukraine try to resurrect 2006's failed negotiations for

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A sign of things to come Victor Yushchenko offers compromise to support a new governing coalition, if  Party of Regions gives up Language and the Russian Black Fleet . Our Ukraine but not Peoples' Self Defense would join Party of Regions in a coalition without the Communist Party. ITARTASS reports: "Viktor Yushchenko, the outgoing Ukrainian president, promises always to be a partner for the

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If anyone had any doubts about a deal cut between Yanukovych and Yushchenko should take note. Lexisnexis has reported that a coalition agreement has been drawn up between Party of Regions and Our Ukraine - details of the terms of the agreement have not been made public. QUOTE: "The opposition Party of Regions, whose leader Viktor Yanukovych won Ukrainian presidential elections, and the Our

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Tymoshenko has withdrawn her legal challenge to the Ukrainian 2010 Presidential election paving the way for Yanukovych inauguration on February 25. Tymoshenko was never going to win the court battle and her allegation of corruption in the court process is another example of how one day she places her faith in the people of Ukraine and the system only to reject that faith when it is obvious she

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International reaction Yushchenko’s decree has caused turmoil and provoked a strong reaction not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. Even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the awarding of the Hero of Ukraine to Stepan Bandera as unacceptable: “Any glorification, recognition given to the people who participated in vile actions against people, innocent people, my own people, is

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Yushchenko Facilitates Yanukovych’s Election and Buries the Orange Revolution   Taras Kuzio Two major myths promoted by President Viktor Yushchenko in Ukraine’s 2010 presidential elections were that there was no difference in policies between the two main candidates, Viktor Yanukovych and Yulia Tymoshenko, and that both were “pro-Russian.” These myths helped defeat Tymoshenko by 3 percent in

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  Interfax-Ukraine Moscow, February 17 (Interfax) - The awarding of the Hero of Ukraine decoration to Stepan Bandera is unacceptable, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Any glorification, recognition given to the people who participated in vile action against people, innocent people, my own people, is something we cannot accept, it's simply unacceptable," he said in

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The Ukrainian Central Electoral Commission has officially declared Viktor Yanukovych the victor  of the 2010 Presidential election.  Under the provisions of Ukraine's constitution Yanukovych must be worn in as President within 30 days. Having won the election in October 2004 and lost the it in a re-run election in December that year Yanukovych will be given a chance to show the wold that he can

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Two interesting outcomes in the final round vote that have not been widely discussed in the English media is the outcome in Zakarpattia and Ternopil. We are not sure if it has been been discussed in the Ukrainian media 1. Viktor Yanukovych was the highest polling candidate in Zakarpattiia previsoully Our Ukraine/Yushchenko were the highest. (See 2004,2006 and 2007 election results) District 74

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The Ukrainian Central Electoral Commission had registered all polling places' results. The Commission has until February 17 to officially declare the results of the election and then within 30 days the president elect Viktor Yanukovych should be sworn into office as Ukraine's next President. CandidateVotePercentage Victor Yanukovych 12,481,268 48.96% Yulia

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Counting is progressing slowly with the total number of protocols edging to 99.91%. Yanukovych 12,468,061 48.95% Tymoshenko  11,584,767 45.48% Against All 1,112,299 4.36% Informal  305,278 1.19% Total  25,470,405

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24 hours  after the polls closed the following Obslasts/Districts have not submitted their polling return protocols. (What is the hold up? why does it  take to long to count a few votes ?- its not a difficult task) RegionDistrict NoPercentage counted Crimea 1 94.44% 3 83.13% 6 90.99% 9 56.41% 10 97.43% Volyn Oblast 19 98.66%

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Victor Yanukovych, contender in the 2004 Presidential  election and former Prime-minister of Ukraine 2006-2007 has become President elect  winning over 48% of the national vote three percent more then his rival the hero of the Orange revolution Yulia Tymoshenko. If there is a villain in this election it was out-going disgraced president Viktor Yushchenko.  Yushchenko received only 5.45% of the

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