Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Russia Curtails Relations with Ukraine

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev published on the Kremlin web site a message to Ukrainian President Vladimir Yushchenko. Medvedev accuses Yushchenko of an “anti-Russian position,” including arms supplies to Georgia, and the intention to join the NATO. As a result, Russia postpones appointing an ambassador to Ukraine. Experts opine that the purpose of the move is to influence the upcoming presidential election campaign in Ukraine.

http://www.kommersant.ru/doc.aspx?DocsID=1219693

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