People’s Deputy, Party of Regions parliamentary faction member Olexiy Plotnikov in a comment to the Party of Regions Press Service declared that the government undertakes anti-inflationary measures merely in words. In the politician’s opinion, Tymoshenko has enough means to restrain inflation, but her government does not carry out any real steps on this path:

Nowadays Ukraine has become a record-breaker among the European countries regarding the inflation rate. Unfortunately, it is not a record to be proud of. Inflation rate can be reduced through attracting investments. However, even here the Tymoshenko government has already left its mark.

A flaring conflict between Ukraine and Vanco International falls within the framework of Tymoshenko’s political and economic course completely. However, the conflict has far-reaching consequences.

Already in the nearest future Ukraine may anticipate the outflow of investors. Trying to remake “the rules of the game” with investors exceptionally for her own benefit, violating previously reached agreements, Tymoshenko hurts the state’s international image badly. Investigation of the conflict with Vanco International in an international court will have a negative impact on Ukraine’s investment attractiveness. Foreign businessmen will not trust our state as a reliable partner.

The government’s decision is, in fact, a signal to the investors, who would like to invest in our economy, that they should better wait and not risk their money in Ukraine until the authorities have been changed.