02/24/2012 | hrushka

... she’s is now a larger than life figure. If she dies while in prison due to Yanukovych’s earlier show trial she’ll become a heroine of mythical proportions. This is the stuff of Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals. Think Eva Peron. Evita!”

By Paul Peter Jesep*
http://www.ukrainebusiness.com.ua/news/4923.html

"Meanwhile the left ring features exorbitant natural gas prices from Muscovy. Let’s not forget that Viktor Fedorovych allegedly cut a sweet heart deal for low gas prices in exchange for letting the Russian Black Sea Fleet remain in the Crimea. Yet he blames Ms. Tymoshenko for Ukraine’s predicament. In the other ring are ongoing efforts to consolidate power, stifle free press, and lay the foundations to rig the upcoming parliamentary elections."

"One of the most remembered songs from the movie with Madonna and the Broadway musical that starred Patti LuPone is “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” Ms. Tymoshenko knowing full well that she wasn’t going to get a fair trial refused to seek political asylum in another country. She pledged undying love to Ukraine, its People, and to God. Ms. Tymoshenko refused to abandon the nation as it slid into political decay. She now urges opposition parties to put aside differences and unite against the growing tide of authoritarianism."

"Ukraine will have its first modern political martyr who will be a personality larger in death than life. If you haven’t signed the online petition “Free Yulia!” please add your name to it."