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| Tadeusz Iwański
The negotiating stalemate between the government and the opposition in Ukraine has now lasted for a week, and neither party seems ready to make concessions now.
Analyses |
| Tadeusz A Olszański, Wojciech Konończuk
The first concessions by President Yanukovych confirm that the option of violence is now no longer being considered.
Analyses |
| Wojciech Konończuk, Tadeusz A Olszański
In its current form, however, the protest does not pose any real threat to President Yanukovych’s rule. The continuance of the Maidan protests may even be beneficial for the authorities.
Analyses |
| Tadeusz Iwański
The weakening of social mobilisation has been accompanied by a process of institutionalisation of the protest movement.
Analyses |
| Wojciech Konończuk
The round table talks between the government and the opposition on 13 December failed to bring about a breakthrough in the political crisis.
Analyses |
| Arkadiusz Sarna, Agata Wierzbowska-Miazga
A number of documents enhancing the co-operation between Russia and Ukraine, were signed during the meeting of Presidents Vladimir Putin and Viktor Yanukovych.
Analyses |
| Agata Wierzbowska-Miazga
The protests in Ukraine present a huge challenge for Russia – both for its reputation in the international arena and in internal affairs.
Analyses |
| Tadeusz A Olszański
The protesters are no longer concerned with the relations with EU, but are now calling for the overthrow of President Viktor Yanukovych.
Analyses |
| Agata Wierzbowska-Miazga
It is in the Kremlin’s interest to keep in power a weakened President Viktor Yanukovych, who would be forced into cooperation with Russia.
Analyses |
| Wojciech Konończuk, Tadeusz A Olszański
The government has adopted a strategy of playing for time, hoping that the opposition’s weaknesses will see the protests weaken.