Ukraine Turns to Russia, Suspends EU Talks

摘要

Ukraine dramatically turned its back on the European Union on Thursday and said it would step up talks with Russia, easing fears that Kiev and Moscow were heading for a traditional winter gas spat. In a surprise move, Kiev said it was suspending preparations for a strategic trade deal with Brussels that was scheduled to be signed at the EU-backed Eastern Partnership summit in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on Nov. 28-29.