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Ukraine’s Choice and Russia’s Objections: DCFTA vs. Customs Union

... Customs Union. [2] Losing hurts more than not receiving “It is a political choice of Ukraine and we will respect any choice,” [3] said Vladimir Putin before the meeting. But can Russia afford such development? What would association with the European Union cause to Ukraine-Russia relations? Unfortunately, it would bring disassociation. What would conclusion of DCFTA bring? I will argue that it will counter Russian objective to establish strong regional free trade community. To solve the riddle ...

20.03.2013

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EU, Ukraine and “Red Lines” of Russian Foreign Policy

The Eastern Partnership is rather fresh policy of the European Union to structure and improve political and economic relations with six post-Soviet states: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. All of these states are in the closest vicinity of the Russian Federation. What were its ...

01.03.2013

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In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)