In a spectacular case of bad timing, Ukraine’s government all but collapsed last week... If the EU fails to move Ukraine closer to membership, it would make a mistake on par with the foolishness of Kyiv’s politicians...

After the crisis over Georgia, new divisions have emerged within the European Union over whether to offer Ukraine a clear signal that it might one day join the 27-nation bloc...

To many people, the assessment of the Holodomor as an act of genocide against the Ukrainian people is unconvincing. The Russian Federation is particularly opposed to it...

"Thank God I`m single... I read medical books in my spare time... You just get in front of the camera and smile, even if you don`t feel happy. So it`s a lie... I do love hamburgers..." Interview

Tymoshenko had held talks with "forces abroad”... There could be only minimal delays to Ukraine’s foreign policy goals... This is a political battle for power. It’s a test. We will come out stronger. There will be no tanks rolling out... Interview with FT

The war in Georgia has highlighted two fundamental points. Ukraine`s choice is and must remain firmly directed at the fullest possible European integration.  And secondly, Ukraine`s stability and development is crucial for the stability of Europe itself...

Ukraine`s pro-west coalition collapsed on Wednesday, plunging the country into political uncertainty, hitting financial markets and undermining recent efforts by western leaders to show their support for Kyiv...

While both Russia and China rank as newly assertive global giants, China — even with its surging foreign trade, booming military spending, and growing international reach — looks practically benign compared to an angry, aggressive Russia, experts say...

People across Europe are worrying, What of Ukraine? ...Imagine if Ukraine had kept a few of its Soviet-era nuclear weapons and missiles. Talk of Russian pressure, let alone attack, would disappear...

The summit was limp, as expected, reflecting the failure of the EU to bridge the rift between Germany, an advocate of not provoking Russia, and Britain, (finally) arguing that it should give more help...

Western leaders face two fronts in their stand-off with Russia over its use of force to re-draw borders in Europe: one is the Russian army on the ground. The other is a propaganda war.

Europe also must re-balance the energy relationship with Russia. Europe needs to invest in storing gas to deal with interruptions. More interconnections between countries and properly functioning internal markets will increase resilience...