Ukraine's Prospects

[leonidas]

Here is what I am thinking about Ukraine's new president. A recently elected Ukraine's president – Mr. Yanukovich - is more likely to follow the Putin's Russia style of command and control rather than a very hands-off approach of his predecessor – Mr.Yushchenko. It's a no-brainer to predict Ukraine's path of development under Mr. Yanukovich. His team will curb media freedom, redistribute state property through privatization to his donors, increase a tax burden on private sector except friendly corporations, and cater specifically to the Russian interests. Does Ukraine have a strong political opposition to offset any potential damage to be made by Mr. Yanukovich. Yes. At least, three politicians can resist Yanukovich's advancement against democracy and free market. It will be former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, former president Viktor Yushchenko, and former parliamentary speaker Arsenyi Yatseniuk. I guess that we will see really soon whether the Ukrainian trinity can work effectively from the barricades of the parliamentary opposition.
What do you think about it?

[stepanstas]

Well, it is unfortunate for us that we cannot unite. Yanukovich can get his team together and supporting the same bills/ideas in a matter of minutes. Yulia Tymoshenko might hold a large base in Ukriane, but we can really doubt what her true intentions are. Yushchenko and Yatseniuk used to be close but now even they have gone their ways.

The only unity I see is Yushchneko and Yatseniuk but that won't do much.

[sjoyce]

Mr. Yuschenko just said his biggest mistake was putting Tymoshenko in a position of power, do it looks like those two won't be friends any time soon and to heck with the country.

[nickcsadler]

With his Spiritual council of Evangelical advisors trust me Yanokovich is truly the best man for the job... Ukraine will be safe in his and His hands!!!!

[stepanstas]

nick,

This was the best message God could have possibly sent. It couldn't be any more clear.

[Slawko]

I just shake my head in disbelief at this idiot and how was he ever elected

[Hannia]

Thanks to Dr. Volodya, I heard that Ukraine's president has a new nick now, YALYNYKOVYCH.

The one w/the BUBBLE GUM #5 at the same event is also hysterical. No wonder Putin is in charge