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Populism backfires
All five parliamentary factions acted in their own populist interests at the expense of the economy during recent voting to defeat a presidential veto on raising utility and energy tariffs
Oct 12 2006, 02:30
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Privatization blues
Though the cabinet has scolded the State Property Fund for failing to meet privatization goals and ordered it to increase revenues, this is, ironically, partly the cabinet’s fault
Oct 12 2006, 02:28
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Taxing change
The rise in personal income tax from next January will hit employers in the pocket as well as the public, who will soon have to pay more for housing and gas and electricity
Oct 12 2006, 02:26
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Choking on gas
Parliament has overridden President Yushchenko’s veto of a moratorium on increases in the prices households pay for gas, electricity and other public services, however, it is in the country’s best interests if this decision is reversed
Oct 05 2006, 01:25
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One language, one nation
Russia’s Foreign Ministry voiced indignation over the rights of Russian speakers in western Ukraine, but some forces in Ukraine struck back, accusing Russia of interfering in Ukraine’s internal affairs, and rightfully so, since official policy must protect the official language
Oct 05 2006, 01:22
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Curve ball
Prosecutor-General Oleksandr Medvedko has opened a case against Sports Minister Yuriy Pavlenko for allegedly misusing funds, when the latter was acting in his official capacity. How pathetic, considering the Gongadze case remains unsolved
Oct 05 2006, 01:15
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Look who’s talking
In the light of comments by premier Viktor Yanukovych casting doubts on Ukraine’s stated aims of Euro-Atlantic integration, it is time President Yushchenko spoke up
Sep 28 2006, 03:19
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WTO sellout
The cabinet is slowing the pace of accession to the WTO so as not to join before Russia in an attempt to appease the latter
Sep 28 2006, 03:18
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Professionalism and Ukrainian Politics
The author argues that the claims made by the Party of Regions when in opposition that it is a party of professionally adept managers is false
Sep 28 2006, 02:58
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Op-Ed »
The Future of U.S.-Ukraine Relations
Premier Viktor Yanukovych has an opportunity to advance U.S.-Ukraine relations as the relationship today is probably better than at any time, as a very positive foundation exists upon which to forge future relations
Oct 12 2006, 02:18
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Groundhog Day Politics
The pro-presidential Our Ukraine bloc continues to display indecision, mudslinging and infighting in its attempts to decide whether to join the ruling parliamentary coalition or go into opposition
Oct 12 2006, 01:49
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Who dares to stand up for the future?
Why does President Yushchenko appear to be nearly alone in his dedication to Ukraine’s democratic future? For Ukrainians, supporting the same cause as the president does not require them to like him, but they could be more encouraging to his efforts
Oct 05 2006, 01:12
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Should Ukraine host Euro tournament?
In the last few weeks the joint bid of Ukraine and Poland for the organization of the European Championship has surfaced again
Oct 05 2006, 01:07
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The politics of the big chessboard
The author argues that gradual political processes over the last 15 years have led to a level of political tolerance and spirit of political debate
Sep 28 2006, 03:05
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