The rumbling conflict between Yushchenko and Tymoshenko finally went public last week in spectacular fashion as the two traded insults and accusations over the handling of the gas row with Russia. As a result the President now finds himself at a crossroads in his political career. He risks losing his reputation as a champion of democratic values if he pursues a policy of employing constitutional loopholes and nouveau-Soviet administrative resources in his bid to oust his erstwhile ally More

After more than a month of continuous blockades and numerous negotiations over Ukraine’s NATO ambitions, the Ukrainian parliament returned to work March 6. A reluctance to face new elections was widely credited with having helped persuade opposition deputies to reach a compromise which nevertheless appears to mean that the country’s NATO membership plans will be shelved once more More

After years of seemingly endless renovation works, Odesa Opera House has finally been restored to its full imperial glory and was recently named by Forbes magazine as one of eastern Europe’s must-see tourist treasures. However, as city officials prepare a new urban development plan and attempt to accommodate the many developers looking to capitalise on the current economic boom there are fears that Odesa’s historical pearls may be under threat More