At the upcoming summit Ukraine-EU on 27 April, the parties will attempt to resolve the "erosion of trust" between Kiev and its Western partners, however, rapid progress in the relationship is not worth waiting, writes.

"The tension, which is already lying on the surface, was not less visible since the signing of the Minsk agreements in February," - emphasizes the log.

the heads of the European Union, there are serious concerns regarding the failure of Ukraine adopted by the economic and political commitments, writes the WSJ. In the EU suggest that this behavior Kiev eventually only exacerbate the economic distress of the country. In this case, provided by the EU loans amounting to approximately 3, 22 billion remains unpaid.

Kiev, for its part, is also disappointed with the position of the European Union, writes the WSJ. The lack of progress on granting Ukraine visa-free regime, an open disagreement within the EU in relation to anti-Russian sanctions, and the uncertainty of the European Union on bilateral trade Pact questionable Kiev on the readiness of Europe to adhere to before taken on their own shoulders obligations.

As stated by the researcher Department of the Carnegie endowment in Brussels Ulrich Speck, At this time, the West is expecting a clear idea about what movement Ukraine - seriously whether it is configured to carry out reforms and whether it can be a real partner.

anyway, the magazine emphasizes, however, what I want the Ukrainian authorities, and that May give the European Union - a wide Gulf.

so, the prospects of achieving rapid progress in relations between Ukraine and the European Union are unclear, the WSJ concludes.

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