Problems and prospects of cooperation of Ukraine and the EU

Abstract

Ukraine has begun the path of an associate member of the EU in one of the most difficult periods of its history, namely in 2014 after the Revolution of Dignity. The study of this issue is acutely relevant, primarily because of the nature of Ukrainian-Russian relations. As a result, Ukraine is a victim of Russian aggression in the Crimea and the Donbas. In this context, the key goal of Russias foreign and security policy is to prevent the promotion of European integration into the zone of Russian influence, the like post-Soviet space, as it may lead to the loss of control over it. Therefore, it is understandable that the Kremlin is negatively perceiving the processes of European integration of the post-Soviet republics, and the European Union itself considers the source of such a threat – both in geopolitical and ideological components. Ukraine continues to fight for partnership and accession to the European Union, despite the problems with territories.