Ukraine ex-PM calls to “overthrow the gang” led by President September 29, 2012 - 13:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Jailed Ukrainian opposition leader, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko urged her compatriots to “overthrow the gang” led by President Viktor Yanukovych during the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections, RIA Novosti reports. “I want to appeal to all people: if you do not realize now that Ukraine is led by a criminal, that Ukraine is led by a mafia, then nothing can defend you from what will happen in a country led by Yanukovych,” she said in a video address posted to her Fatherland party’s website. It is not immediately clear when the message was filmed. Tymoshenko was sentenced last October to seven years in prison for abuse of office stemming from an allegedly unfavorable natural gas contract she negotiated with Russia in 2009. She is currently being held in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where she has fallen ill and complained of maltreatment. Tymoshenko's imprisonment has been widely condemned by the international communit, and has helped galvanize criticism against the Yanukovych regime for his perceived rollback on democracy in Ukraine. The elections are set for October 28. Yanukovych's ruling Party of Regions will fight to retain its majority in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
