Q&A: Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko on trial
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The former Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoshenko, has been convicted by a Kiev court of abuse of office over a gas deal with Russia and jailed for seven years. She rejected the trial, saying it was politically motivated.
Who is Yulia Tymoshenko?
On what charges was she convicted?
Why was she held on remand during her trial?
Was this a show trial?
What has been the reaction outside the court?