FT reports Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine it would face protective measures from the Moscow-led customs union of former Soviet republics if it forged closer political and trade ties with the EU. According to the FT, the dispute between the two countries could escalate into a full-blown trade war, .
So now is the right time for the EU to get tough with Ukraine too, end the ambiguous statements and make it absolutely clear to Yanukovych that if his country does not meet the conditions that have been set [see previous blog], conditions dozens of countries in Europe and beyond have no problem adhering to, then it is 'no deal' in Vilnius in November - you're on your own with the wolves pal...
Scrapping the habit for postponing elections and setting a date for overdue Kyiv city council elections would be a start...
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