The new "Doing Business" ranking from the World Bank shows Ukraine moving up four spots. While this is welcome news, 83rd position in the world is far from the standards we set for ourselves as a European country and progressing into the top 50 is our goal for next year. With the new Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) linking Ukraine to the European Union from Jan. 1 next year, we have never had more desire or ability to implement reforms. In 20th position, Lithuania shows what an Eastern European nation can achieve through westward integration.
EurActiv: Ukraine climbs world business rankings ahead of EU trade zone
A combine harvester gathers grain from a field in the village of Mala Divytsa on July 27, 2015.
