28/09/2011 10:36
Ukraine prosecutors ask for seven years for Tymoshenko
Prosecutors have asked for former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to be jailed for seven years over a gas deal with Russia, BBC reported.
She is accused of having exceeded her authority while negotiating the 2009 agreement, which critics say was to Ukraine's disadvantage.
She again rejected the charges when her trial resumed on Tuesday, calling it an "absurd show." Both the US and EU have voiced concern over the legitimacy of the trial.
However, former President Viktor Yushchenko and others have testified against her.
Mrs Tymoshenko has been held in custody for contempt of court since 5 August.