Focus On Serious Challenges Facing the Ukraine

David Evans, senior advisor at the Commission, addressed the economic, political, and regional challenges Ukraine faces and emphasized Ukraine's geo-strategic importance, especially as a bulwark against any potential Russian imperialism.

Evans was joined by Dr. Irini Isakova and Adrian Karatnycky, who highlighted Ukraine's lack of economic reform and its continuing economic decline since claiming independence in 1991. The panelists focused on Ukraine's regional issues and domestic and foreign regarding internal divisions, including serious challenges for Ukrainian-Russian relations regarding Crimea.