Beyond the fork: has Ukraine made a political choice?
In 2004, finding itself at a historical crossroads, Ukraine made its choice in favor of modern democratic values and integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. However, already in 2006, Viktor Yanukovych returned to power and took the post of Prime Minister, the popularity of the “orange” President Viktor Yushchenko decreased, and the European Union, as before, refuses to recognize Ukraine’s right to membership.