President Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to Kiev on May 17 and 18 is seven weeks away, but already rumors are circulating in both capitals that the new Ukrainian leadership will capitulate to the Kremlin on the most contentious issues. In Kiev, these rumors tend to come from opponents of President Viktor Yanukovych who are constantly trying to portray him as overly pro-Russian. In Moscow, the same rumors stress that Yanukovych leans toward Russia. The reality, however, is far more complex.
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