Russia And The Ukraine – Back To The Future?

  Seems to be some backsliding in Russia and the Ukraine?

A court in the Ukraine has sentenced former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, to 7 years in prison.  She allegedly “exceeded her powers.”  Observers say the jail sentence is politically motivated.  This is particularly frightening, because it was carried out despite its transparency and the threat it represents to the Ukraine’s relationship with the European Union.

In Russia, Czar Vladimir I, is making statements about adequate public spending to stave off the kinds of “Occupy” demos that are taking place in other countries.  Meanwhile, Russians can’t even demonstrate to show their support for freedom of assembly without being arrested by government goons.   Can sabre-wielding Cossacks be far behind?

Better be careful what you say.  Don’t exceed your powers.

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