Introduction of the martial law in Ukraine may consolidate the population around a common threat or alienate the population from the central government even further.

The main talking points presented by Leo Litra, Senior Fellow at the NEC, at the conference “Ukraine’s European Choice: Progress and Prospects”

NEC’s experts spoke at the Eastern Partnership Think Tank Forum 2018 that took place in Bucharest

Leo Litra, Senior Fellow at the NEC spoke at the KAS Eastern Partnership School of Excellence

An article by Leo Litra, Senior Analyst of the NEC, on assessment of Ukraine-EU relations (July-September 2018) for the quarterly magazine ТRUMAN Index. 

Ukrainians are generally convinced of the need for assistance from the EU and the US. Quite an insignificant number of citizens oppose receiving assistance from the Western governments.

Ukrainians are generally convinced of the need for assistance from the EU and the US. Quite an insignificant number of citizens oppose receiving assistance from the Western governments.

From July to September 2018, Ukraine has improved its relations with the EU and the USA most remarkably. Less significant was progress in Ukraine-NATO and Ukraine-China interactions. Meanwhile, relations with Russia have worsened.

Is there an alternative to European integration for Ukraine? How can Ukraine contribute to the development of the New Europe? These issues were discussed during the public debate and presentation of the collection of essays “New Europe” at the Institute of International Relations of the Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University on October 10, 2018.

What should be Ukraine’s contribution to the debate about the future of Europe? What should Ukraine do to become “one of their own” for the European Union? These were the topics discussed during the presentation of the collection of essays “New Europe” in Kyiv on October 5, which coincided with the anniversary of the New Europe Center.