Pechersk District Court starts preliminary consideration of case against Tymoshenko concerning illegal signing of gas agreements

The Pechersk District Court has started a preliminary consideration of the criminal case against ex Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko concerning illegal signing of the gas agreements with the Russian Federation in 2009.

According to an UNIAN correspondent, the court session takes place under chairmanship of judge Rodion Kireev.

Yulia Tymoshenko, her defenders and some lawmakers are also present in the session hall.