But, while unilateral pressure can make a difference, the rule of law’s defenders must be willing to apply it convincingly. The EU’s talks with Ukraine on a proposed Association Agreement, for example, provide some leverage, which the EU should not hesitate to use.
但是，尽管单方面压力可以造成不同局面，法治的捍卫者仍必须拿出有力有礼有节的意愿。比如，欧盟与乌克兰就某合作协定（Association Agreement）提议的谈判就产生了一些影响，欧盟应该毫不犹豫地利用它。