Nation is seeking to decide which way it wants to move in terms of whether to stay in the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union or make a move more toward Europe and the EU, regarding policies of economics, debt and trade amid growing Ukraine protest in Kiev.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Ukraine. The remains the old system still threaten the viability of Ukraine's democracy and numerous flaws threatened voting rights. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Europe and Russia.
It is EU and US versus Russia for Ukraine’s Future
Ukraine’s recent political turmoil has roots in Cold War’s conflict of EU and US versus Russia
Ukraine Opposition Resumes Protest After Offer
After rejecting President’s offer of government posts, Ukraine opposition resume protest
Two-Hundred Thousand March in Ukraine
March in Ukraine follows government’s decision to withdraw from EU and new political legislation
Famous Satirical Author Backing Ukraine Protests
Ukraine’s protest movement supporting EU engagement has become cultural melting pot with regular appearances by major artists like satirical novelist Andrey Kurkov
Democratic World’s Offer to Ukraine Was Very Weak
Insufficient democratic world’s offer to Ukraine from EU and US is major lost opportunity to help
Nuclear-Capable Russian Missiles Moved Into Europe
Russian missiles moved into Europe amid bold attempts to intimidate continent that are sure to escalate amid rising crisis in Ukraine and further abroad
Boxer-Politician Remains Ukraine Protest Leader
Political career of famous boxer politician turned Ukraine protest leader tied to ongoing protests
Major Protests Turn to Massive Ukraine National Strike
Protests have built to massive Ukraine national strike following government decision to shun EU
New Anti-Russia Ukraine Protests Clash With Police
Political turmoil as Ukraine protests clash with police and government for second day of chaos