Gathering Friends

It is remarkable how actively Ukraine's politicians are searching for friends in Europe. This goes to show that nether the EU, nor the US, not even Russia have a clear strategy in this gamble, as many outcomes are possible. In case of a stand-off though, as was in 1993 in Russia they will have to decide who to support, and that may be a crucial decision. In 1993, though, it was easy, the West did not want a return of Russia to left-wing ideals, and chose Yeltsin. Now, its is clear that neither of the candidates has enough political support to control the situation by him/herself. What is more dangerous is the virtual split of the country into opposing sides. A small tip though, who controls Kiev, controls the country...

April 3 - Viktor Yuschenko gives a commentary in the Financial Times
April 5 - Yulia Timoshenko gives a commentary in the Guardian
April 5 - Viktor Yuschenko gives an interview in the Guardian