European Commission President notes progress in Ukraine for 20 years of independence. "Success in politics and the economy achieved over 20 years of independence, will be fixed in the new ambitious Runtime Agreement of Association, which includes in-depth and comprehensive free trade area, which exists between us will be upgraded contractual relationship in accordance with modern requirements", – says Saturday's article in the newspaper "The Mirror of the week. Ukraine ", the last number of which is devoted to the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian independence on the eve of its celebration on August 24. At the same time, he said, the EU asks Ukraine to reaffirm the core values, which must adhere to all EU member states, "that is, the principles of human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms, rule of law and freedom of speech." Barroso said that EU urges Kiev to ensure free, fair and transparent trials, "which would have dispelled doubts about the selectivity of justice in Ukraine." This is – hint at the trial of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who stands trial for abuse of power by signing the 2009 agreement between "Gazprom" and "Naftogaz" to supply gas to Ukraine. Western countries believe this process is political. Ukraine hopes to sign an association agreement, which includes the provision of a free trade zone by the end of 2011. In Kiev, claim that the trial Tymoshenko will not affect this process. In the same issue Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovich in his article writes that the country has its own geopolitical choice in favor of the EU.
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