Bno-Airiian: Expedited EU Membership Vital to Ukraine's Future (Connecting the Dots: European Union (EU), Ukraine, President Yanukovych, NATO, Time, Kamala Harris & Soros Funding, All Networking)

Bno-Airiian: Expedited EU Membership Vital to Ukraine's Future (Connecting the Dots: European Union (EU), Ukraine, President Yanukovych, NATO, Time, Kamala Harris & Soros Funding, All Networking)

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By Mykhailo Bno-Airiian    |   Monday, 13 January 2025 02:58 PM EST

https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/crimean-kremlin-trade/2025/01/13/id/1194885/

Ukraine is on the verge of significant change.

Donald Trump's upcoming presidency and the difficult situation on the frontlines have raised serious expectations of a cessation of hostilities, and possibly a peace agreement.

However, any truce established along the contact line, if accompanied by the loss of prospects for a Euro-Atlantic future, will have negative consequences for the country.

The only way to effectively compensate Ukraine in this situation would be Ukraine's accelerated integration into the European Union (EU).

Brussels should avoid repeating the mistake of 2011-2013 when it delayed signing the Association Agreement with Ukraine, demanding then-President Yanukovych to release YuliaTymoshenko.

This allowed Russia to exploit the pause, pressuring Ukraine and derailing the agreement, leading to the events of 2013 — Revolution of Dignity and the capturing of Crimean Peninsula.

Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election brings new uncertainties and risks to Ukraine, while also presenting an opportunity to end the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II.

This moment calls for prudent and strategic thinking to ensure not only an end to the war, but also the creation of a foundation for lasting peace.

For Ukraine, ending the war is a vital necessity.

More than one million mobilized Ukrainians are eager to return to peaceful life, rebuild their homes and reunite with their families.

The war has forced millions of people to flee their homes and dealt a devastating blow to the country's economy and infrastructure.

However, a simple ceasefire, even with certain security guarantees, risks being perceived as a defeat in Ukrainian society, especially by those most affected by Russia's attack.

The military and the families of the victims may view this as a betrayal of national interests. Even the multibillion-dollar reconstruction programs that would be launched in the event of a ceasefire would not compensate for the sense of devastation and loss.

These sentiments will have a significant impact on the political milieu in the country: instability could undermine Ukraine's fragile recovery, plunging it into a state of political turbulence.

To avoid this, Ukrainians need to receive something symbolically meaningful, but at the same time critical to the national spirit.

This should be compensation for the enormous human losses caused by the war, as well as for the territorial losses that may be recorded, as a result of the negotiation process.

Peace must be accompanied by a transformational step forward.

For Ukraine, there can be only one such step: an accelerated path to EU membership.

EU membership will be a real breakthrough for Ukraine, providing not only economic benefits but also full integration into the values and institutions of the European space.

It will be a safeguard against political regression and will help harmonize Ukraine with countries that have successfully overcome the shadow of authoritarianism.

The integration process will strengthen Ukraine's commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and market reforms.

Ukraine has already made significant progress on its European integration. Since the signing of the Association Agreement and Free Trade Area with the EU in 2014, the country has substantially completed the implementation of EU legislation.

In 2022, Ukraine received the status of an EU candidate.

With the outbreak of the war and the EU's decision to grant Ukraine full "free trade" in the form of autonomous trade preferences, the country has been operating as a full-fledged participant in the European common market for three years.

Now, it is crucial to ensure political will within the country and mobilize international support to speed up the final stages of integration. This is not only a task for Brussels, but also for Ukraine’s key Euro-Atlantic allies — the U.S. and the UK.

To do this, European leaders must make what is probably the most politically bold decision in the history of the EU and ensure that Ukraine joins the EU in record time, within one to two years.

Ukraine's integration process can be implemented with certain conditions: the fulfillment of obligations in various areas and sectors can be postponed, but the country will become a full member of the EU.

EU membership is not just a political choice, but a strategic necessity.

For Ukrainians, it symbolizes hope and a sense of justice for the sacrifices made since the Revolution of Dignity.

It will be the logical conclusion of a long struggle for the European dream, which has always been much bigger than the aspiration for NATO membership.

For Europe and the U.S., this is a unique chance to anchor Ukraine in the Western democratic space, significantly reduce the risk of future conflicts, and ensure long-term stability in Europe.

The new administration has a unique opportunity to become a key driver of Ukraine's successful EU integration.

Using its influence and strong ties with European states, Washington can help remove bureaucratic and political obstacles that threaten to delay this important process.

In addition, the U.S. position in negotiations with the Kremlin will play a crucial role in reducing Russia's potential resistance to Ukraine's integration into the EU.

Moreover, Ukraine's accession to the EU may become a stabilizing factor in relations with Russia. Unlike NATO enlargement, which Moscow sees as an existential threat, Ukraine's integration into the EU is much less opposed.

To realize this vision, Ukraine's EU integration should become a central element of the foreign policy of the U.S. and the UK.

This requires a multifaceted approach that includes diplomatic support, economic assistance, and strategic communication.

It's important to convey a narrative about the benefits of Ukraine's EU membership to both Ukrainian society and the global community.

This integration should be presented not only as an economic or political goal, but as a fundamental element of peace and stability in the region.

Mykhailo Bno-Airiian is the former governor of the Kyiv region, special trade representative of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine.

Connecting the Dots:

Viktor F. Yanukovich was the president for the Ukraine and is a Davis Manafort client.

Richard H. Davis is a managing director at Davis Manafort and a trustee at the Committee for Economic Development.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Committee for Economic Development.

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society and is the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations.

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).
William H. Draper III was a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank) and is William H. Draper Jr’s son.

William H. Draper Jr. was William H. Draper III’s father and a U.S. ambassador for NATO. 

Wesley K. Clark was the supreme allied commander – Europe for NATO and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

Robert E. Hunter was a U.S. ambassador for NATO and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

Norman W. Ray was the assistant secretary general for NATO and a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

James L. Jones Jr. was supreme allied commander - Europe for NATO, the national security adviser for the Barack Obama administration and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

George A. Joulwan was the supreme allied commander for NATO in Europe and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

R. Nicholas Burns was a U.S. permanent representative for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

Andrew Goodpaster was a supreme allied commander Europe for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the chairman for the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

James G. Stavridis was a supreme allied commander Europe for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and is a director at the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank).

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Atlantic Council of the United States (think tank) and the American Constitution Society.

George Soros is the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations.

Eric H. Holder Jr. was a board member for the American Constitution Society, the attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice for the Barack Obama administration and is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP.

Stuart E. Eizenstat is a senior counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and was a U.S. ambassador for the European Union (EU).
Jean De Ruyt is a senior public policy adviser for Covington & Burling LLP and was a representative of Belgium for the European Union (EU).

Wim van Velzen is the senior European policy adviser for Covington & Burling LLP and was a member of the European Parliament.

European Parliament is the elected parliamentary institution for the European Union (EU).

European Council is the council of heads of state for the European Union (EU).

Javier Solana was a high representative for common foreign & security policy for the European Union (EU), is a board member for the International Crisis Group, a director at the Human Rights Watch and a trustee at the Aspen Institute (think tank).

George Soros is a board member for the International Crisis Group, the founder & chairman for the Open Society Foundations, was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society and a benefactor at the Human Rights Watch. 

Open Society Foundations was a funder for the Human Rights Watch and the American Constitution Society.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Human Rights Watch, the Aspen Institute (think tank) and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund.

Eric H. Holder Jr.  was a board member for the American Constitution Society, an intern at the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, the attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice for the Barack Obama administration and is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP.

Stuart E. Eizenstat is a senior counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and was a U.S. ambassador for the European Union (EU).
Jean De Ruyt is a senior public policy adviser for Covington & Burling LLP and was a representative of Belgium for the European Union (EU).

Wim van Velzen is the senior European policy adviser for Covington & Burling LLP and was a member of the European Parliament.

European Parliament is the elected parliamentary institution for the European Union (EU).

European Council is the council of heads of state for the European Union (EU).

European Parliament is the elected parliamentary institution for the European Union.

Wim van Velzen was a member of the European Parliament and is the senior European policy adviser for Covington & Burling LLP.

Covington & Burling LLP was the lobby firm for Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Americans for Responsible Solutions is a “Gun Safety, Gun Control” group for guns.

Michael R. Bloomberg was a contributor for the Americans for Responsible Solutions and a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone.

George Soros was a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone and the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for Harlem Children's Zone and the Committee for Economic Development.

Richard H. Davis is a trustee at the Committee for Economic Development and a managing director at Davis Manafort.

Viktor F. Yanukovich is a Davis Manafort client and was the president for the Ukraine.

Donna S. Morea was a trustee at the Committee for Economic Development and the EVP for the CGI Group Inc.

CGI Group Inc. was the Obamacare contractor that developed Healthcare.gov web site.

Obamacare is Barack Obama’s signature policy initiative.

David L. Johnston was a director at the CGI Group Inc. and is the governor general for Canada.

Bruce A. Heyman is the U.S. ambassador for Canada, was a director at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a fundraiser for the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign and a fundraiser for the 2012 Barack Obama presidential campaign.

Michelle Obama is a director at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and was a lawyer at Sidley Austin LLP.

Sidley Austin LLP was a consulting firm for Canada.

Barack Obama was an intern at Sidley Austin LLP and Obamacare is his signature policy initiative.

Cameron F. Kerry is a senior counsel at Sidley Austin LLP, John F. Kerry’s brother and a fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank). 

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings Institution (think tank). 

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Ivo H. Daalder was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is the NATO U.S. permanent representative.

John R. Allen is a fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and was the supreme allied commander Europe nominee for NATO.

Strobe Talbott is the president of the Brookings Institution (think tank) and was an editor for Time magazine.

Ben S. Bernanke is a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and was the 2009 person of the year for Time magazine.

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