Yalta European Strategy: NEWS
Ukraine has to fight for the right to become a part of Europe, says Tony Blair
The divide between political forces and countries lies not in belonging to a certain ideological system, but in being open or closed for the global world.
In 2011, Poland to give Ukraine a unique chance for the EU integration strengthening, says Kwasniewski
This has been stated by Aleksander Kwasniewski, the President of Poland in 1995-2005 and member of the Board of the Yalta European Strategy (YES), in the course of "Ukraine: Agenda 2020" discussion held on the Plenary Session of the 5th annual YES summit.
In 2020 it will be easier for Ukraine to enter the EU, says Rar
Alexander Rahr, Programme Director of the German Council on Foreign Relations, Member of the Board of YES, thinks Ukraine should draw up the EU integration program considering the changes, which will occur in the EU by the year 2020.
Reaching economic stability without democracy is impossible, says Saakashvili
This has been stated by Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia, in his speech on the Plenary Session "Building Democracy and Market Economy in the Black Sea Region" of the 5th annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) summit.
US policy in relation to Ukraine shall not change substantially after November elections, say YES summit discussion participants
The difference between Bush and McCain will mostly concern the approaches and methods their administrations are going to use in realization of US external policy in the region, if they won.
Victor Pinchuk: Ukrainian authorities and politicians should be aware of global crises risks
The issues of 5th annual YES summit agenda are the main questions of the world agenda too. So stated Victor Pinchuk, a founder and Member of the Board of Yalta European Strategy, in his address to journalists.
EU and Ukraine may complete the technical preparation of Free Trade Area building by the end of 2009
At the same time, representatives of Ukrainian state power and business community consider the preparation of the Area's format should be more thorough in order to minimize the risks for Ukrainian economy in relation to FTA building.
