A visa-free dialogue between the European Union and Ukraine started in September 2008 at the EU-Ukraine Summit in Paris. And now, despite all the obstacles, Ukraine is closer to the border opening than ever before. The question is whether Ukrainians are ready to take such a serious step.

In the midst of a hybrid war with Russia, Ukraine considers a potential NATO membership more and more attractive. Is this a possibility in the current conditions? Would Russia accept this, and is the NATO itself interested in a Ukrainian accession?

Ukraine has seen the Maidan Revolution, the annexation of Crimea and now is trying to reform the corrupted system and simultaneously, win the war with Russia. In these difficult times President Poroshenko dissolved the Parliament and called elections for the 26th of October. What are the political reasons and possible consequences of elections during war?

On 21st of November, the Ukranian Cabinet of Ministers unanimously decided "to stop the process of preparation for the signing of the Association agreement" with the European Union. The decision caused spontaneous protests in Kiev, hashtagged as #Euromaidan. Is Euromaidan, as protestors claim, a true "new revolution"?

The Parliament of Ukraine passed an amendment to the law regarding homeless people. According to the new law they will have the possibility to vote. Ukrainians are trying to understand whether it is a positive, democratic reform or just another attempt of the authorities to fulfill their egoistic interests.

Functioning of modern societies has become increasingly specialized rendering decision-making very complex. Because of the speed of the processes experts are often called in to give their insight. Is it wise to always rely on expertise or should civic society take up a more active part?

In June 2012 the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian Parliament, passed the law "On the principles of the state language policy", a measure relative to the the usage of minority languages, provoking much controversy.

The Customs Union of the Eurasian Economic Community was founded in 2010. The Union today includes Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and would gladly welcome the Ukraine. Is a new Union with Russia the best option for the Ukraine? Or has it no real economic benefit for the country?

There is now no doubt that energy independence is an issue of high priority for each country. For Ukraine this aspect is extremely important, because of its geopolitical situation. The question is how to benefit from a cooperation with Russia and Europe without loosing its independence.