Summary
The constitutional crisis in Ukraine threatens the country's sovereignty, economic well-being, and American and Western geopolitical and business interests there. Tragically, Ukraine is amidst a tug-of-war between a truculent prime minister and an inept president, and between the divided executive, a chaotic and corrupt legislative and an unprofessional (and possibly corrupt) judiciary.
The Constitutional Court in Kiev on Tuesday began deliberations on the legality of President Victor Yushchenko's decision to disband the Rada (Parliament) and call for new elections. With a poorly written constitution and alleged bribery and blackmail of the Constitutional Court judges by Prime Minister Victor Yanukovych's supporters, the outlook is grim for a long-term and sustainable crisis resolution.See the full content of this document
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Calamitous Fissures
Since the decree for the new elections, the Cabinet, led by Mr. Yanukovych, and the Rada, where he has a majority, refused to obey or budget for a new poll. Consultations since between the two Victors may indicate a new election will be postponed...
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