VOICED: Aplazan apelacion de Timoshenko

The Ukrainian judiciary has delayed the appeal of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko for the third time, regarding her seven-year prison sentence for abuse of power. Tymoshenko claims the sentence is politically motivated by President Viktor Yanukovych. Her supporters expressed outrage outside the court. Lawyer Sergei Vlasenko suggests the delay aims to prevent the case from reaching the European Court of Human Rights, which plans to review it on August 28. The Ukrainian court must first exhaust all domestic legal avenues. The prosecution cites Tymoshenko's health as the reason for the delay. The case has strained Ukraine's relations with Western countries, which criticize the political motivations and call for Tymoshenko's release.

What is the main reason for Yulia Tymoshenko's seven-year prison sentence?

• Election fraud

• Tax evasion

• Abuse of power

• Corruption charges

Why do Tymoshenko's supporters believe the court's decision was delayed?

• To gather more evidence

• To prevent international attention

• Due to Tymoshenko's health

• To change the legal team

What must happen before the European Court of Human Rights can examine Tymoshenko's case?

• The Ukrainian president must approve

• All domestic legal options must be exhausted

• Tymoshenko must be released

• A new trial must be held

What reason does the prosecution give for the delay in Tymoshenko's case?

• Lack of evidence

• Political pressure

• Tymoshenko's health issues

• International negotiations

How has Tymoshenko's case affected Ukraine's international relations?

• Led to new trade agreements

• Strengthened ties with the EU

• Caused a crisis with Western countries

• Improved relations with Russia