Ukraine at the Crossroads of East and West. From Maidan to EU Association
As a result of the political crisis that began in Ukraine in 2013, the political map of Europe has changed dramatically. As a result of this crisis, Ukraine still remains fragmented and Russia is under Western sanctions. All steps taken to resolve the conflict fail, and the reason is that there are too many interested parties here.The article attempts to present the geopolitical prerequisites of the struggle around Ukraine, present the interests of the each player. We have also tried to evaluate the achievements and losses of each of the parties and whether they are in line with the efforts and resources that have been invested. Regardless of the further course of conflict resolution, one thing is clear: Ukraine has chosen the path of Western integration, while Russia is trying to keep his influence in post- Soviet space.