News Conference following Russian-Ukrainian Talks.Part 3
March 5, 2010
The Kremlin, Moscow
Пресс-конференция по итогам российско-украинских переговоров
5 марта 2010 года, Москва, Кремль
DMITRY MEDVEDEV: And we are ready to help.
VIKTOR YANUKOVYCH: I think that by actively cooperating with each other in every area, in what I would describe as the traditional areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia, we will be able to create the sort of synergy effect that has always existed between us. So our cooperation ties, our technological ties in the field of engineering, in almost every area these are the things that will enable us to hit the ground running and create the sort of innovative technologies we need.
And then theres modernisation, about which a great deal has been said recently in Russia, initiated by President Medvedev at a congress of United Russia Let me assure you that we are very glad that our economies, as I just intimated, are very similar, and that we have a great deal to teach each other by sharing our experiences: in atomic energy, in rocket and space technology, and in a host of other areas.
The development of transport corridors is a very important issue that we must work together to solve. And I have put forward a proposal in this regard: Ukraine will host Euro 2012, and Russia will host the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Our cooperation on the development of transport corridors is more urgently needed than ever before, and we must make our countries as hospitable as possible in welcoming participants to these events and create conditions that will enable the whole world to see that Ukraine and Russia are advanced nations in the throes of rapid development.
We have decided to revisit the many issues that have been sort of balked in our relations so that we can resolve them in summary fashion. This applies to both simple and complex issues, including the demarcation of the border, the Black Sea Fleet, our natural gas relations. And I hope that, by the time President Dmitry Medvedev arrives in Ukraine on his state visit scheduled to take place in the first half of 2010, our representatives on the joint intergovernmental commission will have prepared a plan of action, and we can get down to work on those issues.
Its very important. Of course our peoples and our partners are counting on this, because many of the issues in Ukrainian-Russian relations have a direct effect on Europes economy, and I would even say the global economy, as we are well aware. So the creation of a wide variety of plans for joint action, for example in agriculture, in the grain market, in the nuclear industry and a number of other areas will help us create the conditions for development and give us a clear understanding that our partnership is mutually beneficial. And obviously we need to get on with creating such conditions.
I want to reiterate that today I had the feeling that we are ready for a sharp turn.
DMITRY MEDVEDEV: In the right direction.
VIKTOR YANUKOVYCH: Yes, and I hope that we will do it.
Thank you.
DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Thank you.
QUESTION: Mr Yanukovych, we have repeatedly heard you speak in both Russian and Ukrainian as, in general, do most people in Ukraine. During your campaign, you spoke repeatedly about the status of Russian language in Ukraine. Now you are President: when and how will this problem be solved? You agree that this is indeed a problem; many Ukrainians do as well. And of course many are unhappy with the ban on broadcasting of Russian TV channels in Ukraine. Will these issues be resolved by legislative action?
And another question for Russia's President: is Russia ready and willing to allow Ukraine in its information space? Thank you.
VIKTOR YANUKOVYCH: I am going to answer very briefly. Currently a new coalition is forming in Ukraine. Naturally, a new Government Cabinet will be formed as well, and all these processes will begin.
But I am convinced that the Ukrainian people a wise people, just like the Russian people understands today, that people in Ukraine understand that we need to create comfortable living conditions for all nationalities who reside on our territory and, of course, to protect the rights of large numbers of Russian-speakers on our territory.
Ukraine ratified the European Charter [for Regional or Minority Languages] a long time ago, but since this time the relevant laws have not been adopted. We will adopt all necessary laws, and I will keep my presidential election campaign promise that Ive given to the Ukrainian people in this regard; this issue will soon be resolved.
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(27173929)Ти гондом вонючий Україна як раз без вас Кацапів добре справляється!!А ти Мовчи і не ганьби свою країну чмо позорне!!!!
GurMAH1 1 year ago
@27173929 а вот ты мне скажи
ты был когда то в Украине?
Жил там?
разговаривал с людьми?
Откуда некоторые русские такие долбоебы.
Alexxanndrraa 1 year ago
xLLITAKETxКогда нет мозгов,а что-то куринное ,случайно заложенное в пространство ,под названием череп,тогда мысли кажутся бредом.При чем тут антироссийское?Тупица,не плюйся своими лжеразмышлениями,научился бить по клавишам,жалко комп!Олигофрения-диагноз!
27173929 2 years ago
@27173929 БРЕД!!!!!!!!!ТЫ ПИШЕШЬ!ничего анти российского,просто твои мысли без аргументов и фактов,то бишь балабольство!
xLLITAKETx 2 years ago
Без России Украина ничего не сможет самостоятельно сделать.Единственная разница в том,что Украина уже не часть России,а суверенное государство.
27173929 2 years ago