Lawmakers extend Ukraine's access to EU markets

STRASBOURG France (Reuters) - EU lawmakers on Thursday took the latest step in efforts to bring Kiev closer to Europe, extending Ukrainian exporters' open access to the European Union until a trade deal takes effect at the end of next year. An EU-Ukraine trade deal signed in June is at the center of tensions between Russia and Europe because Moscow is also seeking deeper ties with the former Soviet republic. But in an attempt to prevent Russian retaliation, Brussels has delayed the pact's implementation until Dec. 31, 2015. ... Read More http://ift.tt/1uL4s1G