What none of us could have known was that, so shortly afterwards, the situation was to deteriorate as it did.
The situation has deteriorated constantly since the customs union came into force.
The situation in the region has greatly deteriorated compared to what it was a few months ago.
Despite our high hopes the situation in the country has deteriorated.
This strategy is more urgent today than at any other time, because the marine ecosystem has deteriorated significantly.
This is tragic evidence of a security situation which is rapidly deteriorating.
