Judge Kireyev refuses to release Yulia Tymoshenko

Pechersk District Court Judge Rodion Kireyev has rejected the defense request to cancel the restrictive measure of arrest against former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

"The court sees no reason to lift the restrictive measure and so the defense’s motion is denied," Judge Kireyev said, referring to the same rationale behind his decision to arrest the ex-premier – alleged contempt of court, refusing to provide information about her place of residence, etc.