Amir Sjarifuddin vs Yulia Tymoshenko

Amir Sjarifuddin became Prime Minister of Indonesia, succeeding Sutan Sjahrir. His cabinet continued the struggle for independence, but faced internal challenges and military setbacks against the Dutch.

As Prime Minister, Sjarifuddin signed the Renville Agreement with the Netherlands, which recognized Dutch sovereignty over areas they occupied. The agreement was highly unpopular and led to his government's fall.

Amir Sjarifuddin was captured and executed by the Indonesian Army for his alleged involvement in the Madiun Affair, a leftist uprising against the Republican government. His execution marked a violent suppression of the left during the revolution.

Tymoshenko became Prime Minister of Ukraine after the Orange Revolution, serving under President Viktor Yushchenko. Her government focused on reversing privatization deals from the Kuchma era and increasing social spending.

Tymoshenko negotiated a gas supply agreement with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, ending a dispute that had cut off gas to Europe. The deal set prices for Ukrainian gas imports but was later criticized as unfavorable to Ukraine.

Tymoshenko was convicted of abuse of office over the 2009 gas deal and sentenced to seven years in prison. The trial was widely condemned as politically motivated by the Yanukovych government. Her imprisonment sparked international outcry.

Tymoshenko was released from prison following the Euromaidan protests and the ousting of President Yanukovych. She was freed by a vote of the Ukrainian parliament and immediately flew to Kyiv to address the protesters.