“Having analyzed the programs of all presidential candidates in the first round, having studied all the suggested reforms and their consequences, I want to officially offer the post of prime minister to Serhiy Tihipko after my victory in the presidential election. His strategic program of economic stabilization and reform, as well as my economic program, mostly coincide,” she said.
Tymoshenko offers him the premiership, but that wasn't a surprise. He received a the third largest share in the first round making him the de facto kingmaker in the second round. He claims that he will support no one in the second round, but is willing to accept the premiership from both candidates. How nice of him to accept the reward without making a commitment, by appearing non-committal he can avoid angering either side. There is still time for him to change his stance and he could send out signals over which candidate he supports without explicitly declaring his support for someone. At this point, I assume its Yanukovych, his former boss, rather Tymoshenko.
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