| Author (Corporate) | European Union: European External Action Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 01.09.17 |
| Publication Date | 01/09/2017 |
| Content Type | News |
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Background In autumn 2013 then Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich refused to sign the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement document, triggering the Maidan protests, which eventually led to the autocratic leader's resignation. Subsequently, on 11 July 2017, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision to conclude the Association Agreement with Ukraine on behalf of the European Union. This took place on the eve of the EU-Ukraine summit, Kyiv, 12-13 July 2017. This was the final step of the ratification process through which the EU and Ukraine committed to a close, long-term relationship in all main policy areas. It would allow the full implementation of the agreement as of 1 September 2017.On 1 September 2017 the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement fully entered into force. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/31557/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, Ukraine |
