Ukraine's independence in jeopardy

The liberal daily Gazeta Wyborcza voices concern at the break-up of the governing coalition over the independence of democratic Ukraine: "Moscow is the only one to profit by the conflict between the politicians of the Orange Revolution. ... In the event that the democratic change which began four years ago ends in a catastrophe and a debacle for the victors of Maidan [Independence Square in Kiev], Russia will draw Ukraine back into its sphere of influence. And if that happens it will then replace them with a single person. What happened on Tuesday and Wednesday in Kiev only brings us closer to this catastrophe. ... Poland's government must shake up its partners in Kiev as quickly as possible and explain to them - if possible loudly and in not too many words - that what matters is not who will be president of Ukraine in 18 months. What is important is that Ukraine should be ruled by a democratically elected president and not a governor general."

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