Putin to appear on TV during his visit to Ukraine

Vladimir Putin is coming to Ukraine, ostensibly to take part in the parade on the 60th annnievsary of the liberation of Kyiv from the Germans.
In fact, it's nothing more than a pre-election stunt to help Viktor Yanukovych, the current prime minister. In order to do so, he will appear on TV answering questions (carefully screened of course) from the audience on October 26. Putin's appearance will be broadcasted by three (!) TV channels.
"Meanwhile, Russia's ambassador to Ukraine, Viktor Chernomyrdin, said on 24 October that Russia "is not intervening in Ukraine's elections, but only worries about its results," utro.ru reported. VY"
If this is not bloody interference, what is it????

Current mood: seething with discontent.