The U.S. Congress removed the cold war
Jackson-Vanik Amendment for Ukraine back in March, 2006.
This removal allowed Ukraine to work on membership in the WTO, NATO and the European Union.
It looks like the process for joining the WTO is moving forward.
Ukraine aiming to join WTO in the fall of 2006.
Here is an interesting tidbit.
The conclusion of Ukraine's talks with the Untied States on accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) came as an unpleasant surprise for Russia. The stand of the U.S. is the only remaining obstacle to Russia's entry into the WTO, though Moscow had advanced further than Kiev on this road.
From: Ukraine set to complete WTO accession talks in May - ministry
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