Ukraine, Germany in talks over Tymoshenko treatment in BerlinApril 1, 2012 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukraine and Germany are in talks on jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko treatment in one of Berlin clinics, RIA Novosti reported Sunday, April 1 citing Ukrainian media. “German government conducts negotiation with Ukrainian government on possible treatment of Tymoshenko in Germany,” Ukrinform Ukrainian news agency said. A source in Berlin Clinic Charite confirmed information about the talks. Last Friday First Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Renat Kuzmin in his interview to the state agency Ukrinform said the Ukrainian government was considering the possibility of treatment of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Germany. According to the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, Tymoshenko has repeatedly refused from treatment in the colony where she is serving sentence. Lawyers of former prime minister say that Tymoshenko cannot to be treated in the colony as she needs treatment at a specialized medical clinic recommended by a group of German doctors who examined her. Supporters of the jailed politician claim Tymoshenko’s health has deteriorated since her pre-trial detention began in August 2011 and that she is no longer able to walk due to back problems. In October 2011, Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison on charges of abuse of office, for exceeding her authority in signing a 2009 gas deal with Russia. Her trial was condemned by both the European Union and Russia as politically motivated. She is currently serving her sentence in a women’s prison near Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkov. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |