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Squashed oranges: Tymoshenko co-led the Orange Revolution in 2004 and is hoping to stage a comeback (Photo: mattlemmon)

Tymoshenko trial: Gas, lies and stereotypes

The detention of former prime minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko on 5 August remains big news both at home and abroad, with a final verdict expected in the coming days. Updates from the Pechersky court room, where the case is being judged, are as regular as weather forecasts.

The international community, without any real scrutiny of the prosecutor's argument, has loudly complained that the trial is politically motivated. For their part, Ukrainians find it hard to understand...

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Squashed oranges: Tymoshenko co-led the Orange Revolution in 2004 and is hoping to stage a comeback (Photo: mattlemmon)

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