Transition in the European Union: UkraineAfter Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in a difficult position in the world. Ukraine is geographically located between the giant Russian Federation and the European Union. After Ukrainian citizens voted to gain independence from the USSR in 1991, the new Ukrainian government chose to take a structured distance from Russia. They also attempted to join the European Union and NATO. So far, for reasons of internal politics and geopolitical complications, this objective has not been achieved. Today, relations between the three parties remain complicated and problematic. There are no trilateral agreements between Russia, Ukraine and the European Union. In fact, there are no mechanisms to control the relationships between them, at any level. Ukraine is geographically positioned between the two countries and currently there are no links or agreements to control trade methods. This put Ukraine in an even more difficult position. Ukraine currently has internal difficulties with economic, political and humanitarian relations. After the collapse of the post-Soviet states it created two centers of influence with different integration processes and projects on the European continent. The first is the Western or European Union and the second is the Eastern or Eurasian Union. It is very difficult for Ukraine to be in the status quo to clarify the non-bloc organization or to be only one of these two blocs. It is crucial for Ukraine and the Ukrainian future which direction or integration project to choose. This choice will intrinsically determine the future of the country. The problem is that there is no time to choose which path is best due to growing political and economic constraints. Ukraine's choice will be... middle of paper... looking for new standards and the democratic system that the EU can provide and help implement. Another factor is the economy; with Ukrainian potential and exports to the EU, it can help Ukraine boost its economy and will open new paths to the largest and most successful economies in the world. It can provide greater economic stability. Corruption collapses. Integration with the EU serves to prevent Russian aggression, pressure and invasion of the Crimean peninsula. Provide security and financial support for military modernization and structurally support the justice system, and through such integration ensure every citizen has the same rights and freedom of speech that Russia fails to provide. Furthermore, it will bring to Ukraine high standards of human rights and future infrastructure development and, as mentioned above, foreign direct investment in the Ukrainian economy..