Europeans press Ukraine's leader to accept deal on Tymoshenko, in return for trade pact | Reuters

Europeans press Ukraine's leader to accept deal on Tymoshenko, in return for trade pact | Reuters:

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A poster, displaying former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko (R), 

is seen during a rally held by supporters of Ukrainian opposition parties in Kiev May 18, 2013.

Credit: Reuters/Gleb Garanich

He might be ready to let her out. But he can't afford to let her back.

As deadlines near on the future of Ukraine's ties with Europe, President Viktor Yanukovich is under pressure to put aside personal animosity and let his jailed opponent, Yulia Tymoshenko, go to Germany for medical treatment.

Softening Yanukovich's hardline stance on his arch-rival is seen as crucial if Ukraine is to secure the signing of landmark agreements, including a free trade deal, with the European Union at a November summit."

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