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From the very dawning of its independence, Ukraine had to grapple with a multitude of very serious problems. One of them was the staffing of the institutions of a nascent sovereign state. While the Soviet Union existed, the cultural proximity and the absence of a major language barrier resulted in the... Болей »

After enlargement, set for 2004, the European Union will face a completely new situation on its eastern borders that will require a new concept of its eastern activities: the elaboration of the EU’s new Eastern Policy. Due to the considerable number of special features - geographical location, close... Болей »

With the recent eastward enlargement of the European Union, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova have become immediate neighbours of this community. In close reach of the EU, merely on the other bank of the Bug and Prut rivers and just across the Carpathian Mountains, lies a rich and varied historical and cultural... Болей »

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Ukraine and Belarus are the two countries which today constitute the main part of the strategically important “new” Eastern Europe. Since 2004 they have been sharing a common border with the European Union (the EU) and have become potential candidates for the EU membership. In the 1990s Ukraine and Belarus... Болей »

Ella Bobrova was bom in the Ukraine and came to Canada in 1950 with her two children to start a new life. She has thus shared many experiences with the heroine of her novel in verse. Like Irina Istomina, she has lived through the difficult times of the Stalinist era, the holocaust of the war and the... Болей »

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The paper studies several aspects of the “price of the issue” concerning the association with the EU for Ukraine and the Ukrainians. It shows the place of Ukraine in the geopolitical concepts of Russia, Poland, EU countries and the USA. The article claims that the issue of Ukraine’s European integration... Болей »

Is the vision of Ukraine as a member of the EU realistic? What are the main areas of Ukrainian integration with the EU? What reforms should Ukraine implement on its way towards EU? The publication is the final report of the project: "The Enlarged EU and Ukraine - New Relations" launched by the Stefan... Болей »

Recommendations related to relations between the enlarged European Union and Ukraine elaborated by the group of experts from EU, accessing countries and Ukraine.... Болей »

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Last week two events happened on the same day that attracted attention of Belarusians to the maximum extent: inauguration of Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States, and a meeting of presidents of Belarus and Ukraine in Charnihau after the gas war between Moscow and Kyiv. Belarusian – American... Болей »

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Prior to the third Eastern Partnership summit scheduled for November in Vilnius the EaP region has drawn significant international attention. The expected signing of the association package between the EU and Ukraine induces a quite nervous reaction from Moscow that attempts to pull Ukraine into the... Болей »

Ponad dwa lata po rewolucji na Majdanie system oligarchiczny pozostaje kluczowym mechanizmem kształtującym życie polityczne i gospodarcze Ukrainy. W tym czasie doszło wprawdzie do osłabienia wpływów wcześniej najsilniejszych grup oligarchicznych, jednak żadna - poza tzw. Rodziną, czyli grupą skupioną... Болей »

Of members of the interdepartmental working group on facilitating activities of observers from foreign states and international organizations, who will come to ukraine to observe the preparation and holding of the election of the president of ukraine in 2004, of members of its subgroups according the... Болей »

Crimea is a unique cultural and historical region of Ukraine. At least three known civilizations have left their mark upon Crimean history: the Antique, the Byzantine and the Muslim. Crimean Tatars are a group native to Crimea with their own ancient history and unique culture that reflects the complex... Болей »

The history of every nation contains moments that become decisive for its future. The peaceful Orange Revolution in Ukraine at the end of 2004 was just such a historic turning point for my country. Ukrainians stood up for their dignity and their freedom. It was a battle that they won. They made a clear... Болей »

The new book by Professor M. Lazarovych contains a brief overview of the Russian-Ukrainian war that has been continuing in Ukraine since 2014. Its main reasons and preconditions, ideological principles and course of combat actions are described. The main stages of the forced annexation of Crimea by Russia... Болей »

RESOLUTION Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On Setting of Duty Elections of President of Ukraine. In accordance with the paragraph 7 of first section of the Article 85, of fifth section of the Article 103 of Constitution of Ukraine Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine decrees: 1. To appoint duty elections of President... Болей »

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The future of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, states lying between the European Union and Russia, to a large extent depends on how they resolve their energy-related problems. They are in a special situation because, on the one hand, they are the principal transit countries for Russian resources (gas and... Болей »

Dear Observers, Friends and Colleagues, We are pleased to welcome you once again to the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO) mission to Ukraine. Each of you represents one of the 18 ENEMO members or partners from 16 postcommunist countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the... Болей »

The first PASOS Assembly took place in Prague in December 2004, just as the Orange revolution was taking place in Ukraine. Subsequent events, leading up to the closely fought parliamentary elections of 30 September 2007, have shown that democracy has taken root in Ukraine, along with a free and vigilant... Болей »

The development of democratic and effective government at subnational levels remains one of the central tasks of transition in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The sharing of expertise between countries can contribute significantly to the reform process in the region. Pursuing... Болей »