Ground Truth Briefing: Ukraine and Europe: A Turning Point?
Despite months of intense wrangling between Kyiv and EU capitals, it is now highly unlikely that Ukraine will sign the EU association agreement during the November 28-29 European Union Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius. In this Ground Truth Briefing, we hear the analysis of prominent Ukrainian, Russian and German experts.
Overview
Despite months of intense wrangling between Kyiv and EU capitals, Ukraine did not sign the EU association agreement during the November 28-29 European Union Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius. The eleventh-hour decision could prove to be a turning point for the EU’s integration agenda, for Europe’s relations with Russia, and for the future development of states in the region. On December 2, 2013, in the immediate aftermath of this historic moment, prominent Ukrainian, Russian and German experts provided their on-the-ground commentary and analysis.
The Wilson Center series taps into the resources of former Center Scholars and Fellows who are on the ground in hot spots around the globe and can share their unique viewpoints. This on the record briefing was by invitation only.
Speakers
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Jane Harman
Andrey Stanislavovich Makarychev
Professor, University of Tartu, Estonia
Dr. Thomas Bagger
Oleksiy Haran
Professor of Political Science, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Research Director, Democratic Initiatives Foundation
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Matthew Rojansky
President and CEO, U.S. Russia Foundation
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Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
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