A judge has postponed a court hearing for Tymoshenko until seven years . Judge Catherine Ashton ruled the former prime minister can not be tried in absentia . Yulia Tymoshenko did not attend the hearing because of back pain , state media reported . The court ruled she must repay the money . Tymoshenko is serving May 21 in prison for abuse of authority .
A judge has postponed a court hearing for Tymoshenko until seven years . Judge Catherine Ashton ruled the former prime minister can not be tried in absentia . Yulia Tymoshenko did not attend the hearing because of back pain , state media reported . Tymoshenko is serving May 21 in prison for abuse of authority .