Ukraine's 'orange revolution'

A 21st century revolt?

The true story of the orange revolution is far more interesting than the fable that has been widely accepted. It tells us, not just about what went on in Ukraine in 2004, but how the border between politics and entertainment is dissolving in the 21st century.

With the usual suspects as sponsors: the US State Department spent £35 million that's known about -- there was almost certainly a lot more funnelled through other official, but black hole, US government budgets as well as from US private lobby sources. And the Russians? An estimated £160 million. Not that it did the latter much good. The Guardian, yet again. A fascinating account.
Thanks, Mick S!