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Tymoshenko raided: charisma—you either have it or you don't

14 January, 2026 Wednesday
15:01

Yulia has long lost the charm of an anti-corruption fighter, that fragile vice prime minister who challenged the individual oligarchs that Kuchma was spawning

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But this first public image of hers, Joan of Arc with a braid, as well as being five minutes away from President of Ukraine and five minutes later prisoner #1 - was powerful. Charisma - either exists or it doesn't.

No one knows for certain whether Robin Hood didn't end his life in retirement as a sheriff.

Sic transit gloria mundi...

This is another strong move by the anti-corruption infrastructure to restore order in parliament, which can and should be welcomed. 

I hope the key MPs from the Opposition Platform – For Life party are also on the hook. Because for some reason they're still not in prison.

"Parliament is the key to restoring order in Ukraine. And systemic steps to clean the Augean stables should be welcomed."

At the same time, why Yermak is still not in prison, but calmly managing important state matters from a well-known business center - I cannot comprehend.

This devil deserves the worst punishment. Together with his masters.

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About the author. Volodymyr Omelian, Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, diplomat, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine in 2016-2019, politician.

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