“President Victor Yanukovich’s intention of bringing Ukraine closer to the European Union and his related desire for stronger action against corruption in his country are to be welcomed. However, the names of those who are being investigated in this regard create the impression that the Ukrainian justice system is undertaking targeted, politically motivated actions against the former members of the Tymoshenko Government. The confirmation of this impression would present a major obstacle to Kyiv’s desire for closer ties with the European Union.”