  Ukrainian ex-PM Tymoshenko may share prison cell with murderer March 26, 2012 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko may soon be sharing a cell with a woman convicted of murder, Tymoshenko’s lawyer Serhiy Vlasenko said on Monday, March 26, RIA Novosti reported. “Several days ago a third bed was put in Tymoshenko’s cell. The prison’s authorities told her that the bed would probably be occupied by a very intelligent, smart and tolerant woman who was serving a jail term for a premeditated murder,” Ukrainian news agency UNIAN quoted Vlasenko as saying. 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, Kharkiv. The ex-premier’s other cellmate was convicted of bank fraud. 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.   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 Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
