Despite his promises to develop relations with both Russia and the EU, the steps taken by the newly elected Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych have so far clearly benefited Russia rather than Europe.
Vaatamata lubadustele arendada koostööd nii ida kui läänega, on veebruaris presidendiametisse astunud Viktor Janukovõtš astunud seni eeskätt just Venemaale kasulikke samme.