She has a lot at stake in this election. She is wanted on corruption charges in Russia after money laundering millions and then fleeing to Kuchma's protection. Being in government grants her immunity.
But I wonder if the BBC considers Putin's die hard backing of Bush (as in the only leader to vocally support Bush's reelection, something ole Blair, Sharon or Berlusconi didn't dare say a word about) as a foreign relations blunder?
55% of Russian's backed Bush vs something like 15% of Brits. Do the math on the next British elections.