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EU-Ukraine face 'historic opportunity'

22.02.13 @ 17:15

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Council chief Van Rompuy has said Ukraine is facing a "historic opportunity" for a "breakthrough" in EU relations. The two sides aim to sign a trade pact in November if Ukraine steps up pro-democratic reform. Its President is due in Brussels on Monday, even as opposition leaders remain in jail.