For almost a month, Ukraine has been gripped by mass protests and rallies prompted by the decision of the Ukrainian government right before the Vilnius Eastern Partnership summit to suspend signining an association agreement with the European Union. Even the arrest and trial of Ukraine's former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the most popular opposition politician in Ukraine, didn't cause such widespread discontent among Ukrainians. And it looks like the unrest in Ukraine will continue into 2014, since the issue of signing these agreements has not yet been resolved.
At first glance, it seems obvious what Ukraine should
do. They should negotiate with the EU, as some Ukrainian businesses and
most of the population are demanding. Moreover, the legislation
regarding European integration of Ukraine and its EU membership have
already been passed, as this was the main goal of Ukrainian foreign
policy.
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