Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party, has accused MP Ihor Kopytin (Servant of the People faction) of organizing a provocation against her. According to Tymoshenko, Kopytin, who is already under criminal investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), met with her and may be cooperating with NABU.
The case relates to audio recordings allegedly showing money being offered to MPs. Tymoshenko claims the tapes mix genuine and fabricated conversations. An investigation is underway to establish their credibility, but the situation highlights a major issue in Ukrainian politics—the search for allies and frequent faction switching.
Tymoshenko notes that forming alliances in the Verkhovna Rada is common, but often not based on shared political views and instead linked to private interests, influence from big business, and lobbying. Deputies may belong to various interest groups and act on behalf of their sponsors.
A key problem remains the lack of strong political beliefs among many MPs, making the political process weak and the country vulnerable to corruption and unstable coalitions.
The author suggests that Tymoshenko is seeking to form a new parliamentary majority through defections, potentially changing the balance of power. However, without clear principles, coalition building risks further instability.
The article concludes that for stability, politicians and voters must share real political convictions. Without them, Ukrainian politics risks moving from crisis to crisis, especially given the ongoing war and societal challenges.