Ukraine needs a political decision from Brussels to show it backs the country’s European Union hopes. An association membership treaty and Free Trade Agreement should be signed as soon as possible. This act will bring Ukraine close to Europe. Patrick Greenberg writes:The recent developments in Ukrainian foreign politics by newly-elected President Viktor Yanukovich are hardly pleasant for those who said that under his leadership Ukraine would immediately go into the Russian zone of interests. His initial initiatives vividly demonstrate that he is likely to become a responsible Ukrainian leader, supported by the citizens and enjoying international respect. The most important fact is that the new Ukrainian power should recognize itself as patriotic, protecting its independence in all spheres, political, economic and military. Read the story here.