It might seem that, Ukraine having decided not to sign a deal with the EU last week in Vilnius, the Union lost the integration contest to Russia. But developments seem to be on the way. In light of the happenings of the past few days, Europe may come out of this better than ...
... Ukraine-EU gas traffic bidirectional – but there is no way a relatively energy-poor EU (itself relying on Russian gas to a degree), can outperform Russia at home.
The European Union is also clearly asking a lot in return for the trade boost that the DCFTA would mean for Ukraine, and the recognition of Europeanness that visa liberalization would mean for its citizens. It wants Ukraine to adapt its laws to European norms and to bring an end to what EU officials call 'selective justice': possibly re-trying ...