Former Ukraine minister commits suicide

FORMER Ukrainian Interior Minister Yuriy Kravchenko shot himself yesterday, hours before prosecutors were to question him about the killing of an investigative journalist five years ago.

President Viktor Yushchenko said Mr Kravchenko’s death could be linked to the investigation into the killing of journalist Heorhiy Gongadze, who was investigating Ukrainian government corruption.

“Everyone has a choice: either appear before the court and publicly stand up for his rights and honour or dispense justice on himself.” Mr Yushchenko said.