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Yavlinsky thinks
that the possible refusal by Valentina Matvienko to run
in the gubernatorial elections in St Petersburg may be due
to play behind the scenes
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The leader of Yabloko, Grigory Yavlinsky, has referred
to the possible refusal of Valentina Matvienko to run in
the governor’s elections in St Petersburg “bizarre and unpleasant”.
“The policies conducted towards the St Petersburg elections
have been transformed into a puppet performance,” said Grigory
Yavlinsky on the “Geroy Dnya” (“Hero of the Day”) programme
on NTV channel on April 4, 2000.
The leader of Yabloko termed the present situation “behind-the-scenes
gambling with high political and cash stakes”. He also stressed
that Yabloko has its own candidate – Igor Artemyev, and
“we held serious talks on how we could co-operate (with
Valentina Matvienko)”.
Based on Interfax reports.
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Grigory Yavlinsky
has not been offered a post in the new Cabinet
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Yabloko’s leader Grigory Yavlinsky has not been offered
any minesterial position.
At a pressconference in Moscow on April 4, he said that
representatives of Yabloko “do not thrust themselves” to
the authorities for work, “but at the same time will not
refuse work”. However, Yavlinsky noted that he had not received
so far any proposal to join the new Cabinet.
He also noted his own readiness and that of his colleagues
to work with the executive authorities on the basis of Yabloko’s
programme that covers the economic issues, the problems
of military reforms, foreign policy, etc.
Speaking about the results of the presidential elections,
Grigory Yavlinsky noted that he “did not question the overall
results”, however, “there are questions related to the vote-counting”,
in particular, in Bashkiria, Kalmykia and a number of other
regions of Russia. Yabloko’s leader also informed the press
that Yabloko “will definitely analyse the results of the
elections” and “will not leave unturned a single vote”.
“We shall fight and defend every vote, so that they don't
disappear,” stressed Grigory Yavlinsky.
According to Yavlinsky, “there are grounds to look for
falsifications” to count the votes. “We do not doubt that
Vladimir Putin won in the end. It is important to see how
precise the results are for all the other participants in
the presidential race. Putin won, but not with such a majority,”
said Grigory Yavlinsky. According to Yavlinsky’s assessment,
“the work efficiency of the State Duma is extremely poor”.
“We hope that the new government will be ready, at least
by autumn, to submit a package of draft laws that could
be seriously discussed,” said Grigory Yavlinsky.
He also recalled that Yabloko had already submitted 12
draft laws to the Duma.
Based on Interfax reports.
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