BRUSSELS, Dec. 10 – The association agreement between Ukraine and the EU could be signed by November 2013 if the Ukrainian authorities demonstrate significant progress in addressing the problems outlined by the European Union, read the conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, which held a foreign ministerial meeting in Brussels on Monday.

"The Council reaffirms its commitment to the signing of the already initialed Association Agreement, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, as soon as the Ukrainian authorities demonstrate determined action and tangible progress in the three areas mentioned above, possibly by the time of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius in November 2013. The signature could be accompanied by opening for provisional application of parts of the Agreement."