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Ukrainian economy: tightrope walking or achieving the possible? The Ukrainian economy is the foundation through which the state meets the basic needs of society.

Ukraine's regime spends more and more public money on private luxury as their home region is revealed to be the most corrupt of all. With Internet censorship added to the list of oppressions veterans unite in a symbolic protest.

As the weakened relationship with the EU reaches breaking point, Ukraine's regime blames local representative. With the media reduced to promotion only content, the cultural elite calls for a new national direction.

With the regime's foreign policy wrecking chances for integration with both the EU and Russia, Ukraine risks isolation as its economy and people suffer. Meanwhile, the regime's domestic action are inspiring yet more groups to take up protest.

Where is Ukrainian democracy drifting? The period of Yanukovych's presidency, from early 2010 until now, has already produced enough concrete action on which to judge the governing regime's impact on democracy in Ukraine. There are five area in which democratic regression has been identified: political freedoms, judicial independence, constitutional reform, freedom of speech and relationships with the international community.

Ukrainian Government Performance Report 2011 A Special Report on the performance of the Ukrainian government in 2011 as determined by Ukraine's rankings across 23 international indicators.

2012 starts with a grim tone in Ukraine: Ukrainian democracy dropping in the ratings, Tymoshenko's appeal overturned, state budget reduces social spending for dubious purposes and 90% of public protest banned.

As the European People's Party and International observers offer condemnation over corruption and violations of human rights Ukraine's attention is focused on the issue of Russian gas.

Kyiv 10th December 2011, Hyatt Hotel – The Kyiv Lions Club successfully raised $59,700 for charity at their annual Presidents Christmas Gala Dinner.

‘Energy of Nature', is a project of strategic national importance that will ensure energy security for the country while offering investors unparalleled incentives to encourage the construction and operation of renewable energy power stations