The hollowing of a hero Yushchenko of Ukraine

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: March 28, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Nina L. Khrushcheva The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
03-28-2008
The hollowing of a hero Yushchenko of Ukraine
Byline: Nina L. Khrushcheva The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 1
Section: OPINION

MOSCOW --

Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko never fails to disappoint.

Of course, most successful revolutionaries are later regarded as disappointments, even failures, in one way or another. That's the nature of revolutionary euphoria once it deflates. Yet even in such company, Yushchenko stands out.
America, despairing of Yushchenko's endless dithering and willingness ...

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