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To: buwaya; kearnyirish2
The events of 2014 (actually in 2013), began when the then-President of Ukraine, under Russian pressure, defied his parliament and went back on his promise to sign the EU Association agreement, a first step towards joining the EU.

That's complete nonsense of course.

The Ukrainian parliament rejected six versions of the EU Association agreement prior to the breakdown in talks. Here's the relevant section from linked Dec 2013 news story.

President Viktor Yanukovych ordered the suspension of preparations for the pact between Kiev and Brussels after talks between the Russian and Ukrainian prime ministers – and after Yanukovych's party in parliament rejected six bills aimed at meeting the EU's terms.

Ukraine suspends talks on EU trade pact as Putin wins tug of war

Key to the breakdown was the EU's insistance that the deal include the release from prison of the former prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko the so-called "Gas Princess" who was convicted of official corruption while in office.

Another key was the 'better deal' offered to Ukraine by the Russian Federation which included a no strings loan package and long term energy discounts. On a objective basis the Russian deal was superior as noted by credit rating increase given to Ukraine sovereign debt after it was announced in Dec 2013.

Ukraine outlook 'brightens' after Russia bailout

139 posted on 12/23/2022 9:01:52 AM PST by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera )
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To: mac_truck

What I said stands. The Parliament overwhelmingly approved the EU agreement, Yanukovych stalled after threats from Putin, and he was subsequently removed by an overwhelming and constitutional parliamentary vote.

In the meantime there was lots of back and forth re Tymoshenko delaying everything, which is irrelevant. The EU is often persnickety. Hence the many arguments the Poles have had with it.

But it was Putin that tried to put the kibosh on the thing. And he “burned” his asset Yanukovych in the process.


142 posted on 12/23/2022 9:27:30 AM PST by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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