Since the beginning of Euromaidan (Maidan II), Ukraine finds itself entangled in a deep crisis, which, while not necessarily existential (i.e., one that puts the very existence of the Ukrainian state into question), dramatically alters the country’s internal (socio-economic, regional) dynamics and international positioning vis-à-vis its neighbors and other significant regional and global players.

The strength of EU-Russia relations is currently being tested for solidity both regionally and globally.

2016 is the U.S. presidential elections year. In the meantime, Ukraine is still going through its tests of war effort, reforms and fight against corruption.

Russia’s policy towards Ukraine did not simply change the system of international relations, rebuilding the relations between its key elements.