Romano Prodi | Ukraine is important to Europe as a source of economic growth and energy security, as well as a bridge to Russia

Ukraine is important to Europe as a source of economic growth and energy security, as well as a bridge to Russia

THE INTERVIEW – Romano Prodi, UN Special Envoy for the Sahel

Interview with Romano Prodi by France24 TV on september 24th, 2013

(France24) “It is of economic, political, and geostrategic importance to Europe and the U.S. that Ukraine comes under the European umbrella of shared values and free trade,” resumes Romano Prodi. Engaging Ukraine, a reliable NATO partner, would also be beneficial for the West in terms of security interests. This is a serious geopolitical opportunity for Europe and the US. We should make the most of it”.