05/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - In an opening speech to the annual New Ukraine in New Europe Conference on Monday 4 February, EU High Representative for the CFSP Javier Solana said: 'There is much reason to be optimistic over Ukraine. The trend is clear. Ukraine is moving forward. Democratic elections have demonstrated that the population has taken control of politics and that politicians feel the need to be accountable… Ukraine is an increasingly important European player, also in the field...