EurActiv: Europe and Ukraine. Deal or no deal?
If no progress is made at the upcoming EU-Ukraine summit on a trade and association agreement, the country risks failing to democratise and falling into Russia's orbit. Europe often declares its interest in approaching Ukraine in the economic sphere, but only on the basis of general European values of democracy. In practice, when moments of decision come, European leaders often turn away from Ukraine. This, ultimately, contributes to the strengthening of authoritarian tendencies inside the country. Read full story here.