ODESA, JANUARY 9th, 2014, CONTEXT-PRICHERNOMORIE ― Doctor of Economics, professor of the Odesa branch of the European University Mykola Shutov believes that nobody offered Ukraine a membership in the European Union, moreover, the entry is impossible the next 10-15 years, Context-Prichernomorie correspondent reports.

M. Shutov announced today, 9 January, during a press conference on the topic: “The economy in 2014: political reshuffle, exchange rates, national budget through the eyes of Odesa expert”.

Talking about the agreement with Russia, rather the refusal to sign the Association with the EU and turn towards Russia, I want to note that the development of this situation, I have seen the last 4-5 years, not 4-5 months. It is said that Ukraine refused the European Union! Yes, nobody has refused. Moreover, nobody offered to enter the Union. The principled position of the Europeans was that the association agreement with Ukraine did not provide the prospects to join the EU. Even distant prospects. Even 10-15 years. Because they understand what is happening with us,” he noted.