The Kyiv Post, like all unbiased and fair newspapers, finds itself in a difficult position. Tymoshenko finally had your support in the last election after the initial endorsement of Sergiy Tigipko [for president in 2010]. His true colors and that of [former speaker of parliament] Arseniy Yatsenuik and [ex-President] Viktor Yushchenko are now much clearer in perspective.

Like democracy, I would agree she is the least evil of all alternatives. I do not support all of her ideas, but her concern for Ukraine is real and shown by her continued efforts. She is not perfect. Like all of us, she has her faults and past misdeeds

The situation is now deteriorating at an increasing pace in Ukraine. This newspaper’s experience with libel lawsuits is well known to readers. The window for you to act is closing. New libel laws which take effect on Nov. 1 will effectively reduce your relevance and even your ability to operate. That fight should be joined now in conjunction with the efforts in support of Yulia.

I do not envy your owner or manager or editor. Your decision is now simple; join the fight, or next they come for you.

PS: I tire of all news organizations referring to the past experiences of the Orange [Revolution team] as a conflict between Yushchenko and Tymoshenko. I read the paper daily and often was surprised at her forebearance of him. In truth, the situation was simply one of his trying to undercut her efforts at every turn, even when he sacrificed the good of the nation. Reports of his interference in the gas deal currently under trial clearly show this.

Your paper has not, to my knowledge, ever done more than report his declining support. I would welcome knowing the editorial view of this man’s time in office and the effect it had on Ukraine. It would make an interesting serial report. The people of Ukraine would benefit from understanding how it all went wrong.

Joseph Gregg
San Antonio, Texas, USA.