08/08/2011 18:42
“I believe that the detention of ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko confirms and indicates only the political implications of judicial process,” – commented on the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko Leader of the European Party of Ukraine, Deputy of Ukraine Mykola Katerynchuk.
“The trial in the Pecherskyi District Court, which we have been observing already for a long time, from the start was far from law and justice. Testimony of witnesses did not prove the facts of the prosecution, it actually collapsed and the defense managed to partially destroy the prosecution. The arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko is a weakness in contentious proceedings of the prosecution to prove her guilt. She did not avoid investigation and trial. Case of Tymoshenko is an attempt to press the witnesses, which are not questioned, and reverse the process in favor of the prosecution, “- says MP.
“As a result, I can confidently say that the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko confirmed readiness of the authorities to open political repression. Tomorrow should be expected other arrests of opposition figures. Ukraine, through the efforts of pro-governmental coalition is stubbornly moving toward dictatorship, such as neighboring Belarus”, – emphasized Mykola Katerynchuk.
“But I want to warn the authorities against such reckless decisions. Ukrainians have though bitter, and yet practical experience of civil disobedience. As in 2005 they managed to get rid of the Kuchma regime and now they will have the strength to get rid of tyranny and repression of the regime “- added the MP.
In addition, Mykola Katerynchuk is convinced that “the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko, has put an end to the European integration processes in Ukraine.” “The European community in a new way will look at Ukraine, and this view is not better than yesterday” – he said. – “From today on, Ukraine has lost its capacity to advance the European Union, and significantly weakened its position in the international arena. I even doubt the further cooperation of the International Monetary Fund with the current government, which ultimately will have very negative consequences for all Ukrainians “.
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