Wall Street Journal: Letter from a Kyiv jail
This article was written in response to an op-ed by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych published in the Journal last week. It was drafted by Mrs. Tymoshenko from a detention center in Kiev, where she is on trial on charges of exceeding her power. Sentencing is expected next week:
Last week on these pages, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych argued that "Ukraine's Future Is With the European Union." This sentiment resonates with many in the diplomatic community, but we live in an age of spin and even the worst tyrants can pose as eloquent and far-sighted. Mr. Yanukovych spoke in his op-ed of a partnership with the West that goes beyond strategic and economic interests, of "a shared culture of values and a commitment to democracy, human rights and international peace." The facts of his misrule tell a far different story.
Read the story here.
Last week on these pages, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych argued that "Ukraine's Future Is With the European Union." This sentiment resonates with many in the diplomatic community, but we live in an age of spin and even the worst tyrants can pose as eloquent and far-sighted. Mr. Yanukovych spoke in his op-ed of a partnership with the West that goes beyond strategic and economic interests, of "a shared culture of values and a commitment to democracy, human rights and international peace." The facts of his misrule tell a far different story.
Read the story here.