The West must outline its own long-term vision for the future of Ukraine

According to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, violence in eastern Ukraine has eased to some extent in recent weeks, but there remains no lasting solution to the conflict. Marc P. Berenson writes that while much of the discussion surrounding the Ukraine crisis has focused on Russia’s ambitions in the country, there has been no clear vision displayed by the other actors involved. He argues that more dialogue between Russia and NATO, greater dialogue between actors within Ukraine, and policies aimed at restoring the trust of Ukrainians in domestic institutions are all required to reach a sustainable peace.

ESO: Key Source: Euromaidan - Protests in Ukraine 2013 - 2015 - Key source http://www.europeansources.info/record/euromaidan-protests-in-ukraine-2013-2015/

ESO: Background information: IMF announces multi-billion finance program for Ukraine http://www.europeansources.info/record/imf-announces-multi-billion-finance-program-for-ukraine/

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