The Economist: The honeymoon period in Ukraine-EU relations is over

The honeymoon period in Ukraine-EU relations has come to an end, The Economist wryly writes. After four years of near-marital unity, Kiev and its European partners are experiencing a "period of discord." It notes that it's too early to talk about a "divorce," as it appears the partners simply can't get along without each other.

The article clarifies that the conflict erupted over Russian oil, which the EU continues to import, a move perceived in Kiev as a betrayal. Furthermore, Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU are causing concern in Brussels.