Viktor Yushchenko Commentary

Courting Kiev

Ukraine’s new president isn’t anti-Western. Obama’s low-key approach toward Kiev is our best chance of keeping him that way.

East of Europe

Ukraine’s election results aren’t a repudiation of the West. Kiev will still pursue the middle course it always has, courting both Europe and Russia.

Ukraine's Counterrevolution

The Orange Revolution failed and Kiev is getting friendly with Moscow. So what?

Bridge on the Dnieper

Ukraine should serve as a link between America and Russia—not a point of contention.

Ich Bin Ein Berliner?

Obama got a rapturous welcome as a candidate in Berlin. But will the Germans show him any love as president? It’s increasingly likely they might not.

The Ukraine-Russia Energy Crisis

Everybody shares the blame for the recent conflict. Neither Ukraine, Russia, the EU or even the United States come out with their hands clean or their relationships intact.

The Pendulum Swings in Ukraine-Yet Again

Yuliya Tymoshenko has made her triumphant return. What can we expect of her and Viktor Yannukovych’s governing coalition?

Process over Personalities in Ukraine

A panel of experts speaking at The Nixon Center agreed: The United States must invest in Ukraine’s political process, not individual leaders, during the present crisis.

On the Dissolution of Ukraine's Parliament

In Ukraine, it is difficult to see the outside world doing much else than calling for a peaceful solution and democratic and lawful procedures.

Nine Lives

The latest political meltdown in Ukraine has the imprint of one politician who won’t step down—Yulia Tymoshenko.

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May 26, 2012