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Uses the Ukraine-Transnistria-Moldova conflict to explore developments regarding EU policy on subregional cooperation in border management. The Transnistria conflict is described in terms of its impact on border security. Attention is also given to the EU role in conflict resolution, the EU Border Assistance Mission to Ukraine & Moldova, the new EU-supported Moldova-Ukraine customs regime, & the EU role in combating border smuggling & trafficking, particularly in Transnistria. D. Edelman

Victor Yushchenko won the re-run of the second round of presidential elections in Ukraine. According to the author, the Yushchenko victory is a victory for democracy. Considering the brutal campaign & massive fraud of the second round, this victory means that the opposition candidate won in spite of everything & deserves even more appreciation & support. Second, the victory of the opposition candidate is perceived as a chance to change the ruling elite. New people come to the government & automatically receive trust for a certain period of time, internally & from the society & international community In any case, the victory of the opposition through the Orange Revolution & the legitimate vote of December 26 definitely means a positive scenario for the Ukraine & EU -- Ukraine relations. Adapted from the source document.

The authors separate fact from myth in an analysis of the role of the West in the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election. After addressing the reasons for Western interest in the Ukraine, the authors discuss the basic tenants of EU & US Ukraine policy. Specific policies addressed include; western support of local NGOs, public relations assistance to Yanukovych, international observation missions, & crises mediation during the Orange Revolution. The author concludes with an analysis of the motives & interests of the US & EU. Tables. J. Harwell

"Does Russia impacton governance structures in Ukraine? Does the Russian leadership have either a motive or leverage to shape Ukraines political system? What has determined Russian foreign policy vis-à-vis Ukraine since the fall of the Soviet Union? This paper takes up these questions and investigates the historical background to the current relationship between Russia and Ukraine, outlines the dyadic dependencies and conflicting interests and analyses Russia's Ukraine policy with a special focus on political practices rather than formal policies. On the one hand, Moscows direct impact on Ukraine has declined since the country'sindependence in 1991 and its closer affiliation with European structures. On the other hand, Ukraine remains vulnerable to subversive Russian influence deriving from cultural, structural, organisational and societal similarities, as well as from a deep connection between the business elites and populations of both countries. Since the Orange revolution, Russian-Ukrainian relations were increasingly shaped by conflicting political processes underway in both countries with Russia aiming to retain Ukraine within its sphere of influence by creating and strengthening anti-western platforms inside the country." (author's abstract)