Thursday, February 16, 2012

Belarus

Yushchenko Calls For Increased Russian Fuel Deliveries

Yushchenko (left) and Russian President Putin at today's conference (ITAR-TASS)

February 10, 2007 -- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko told an international security gathering today that fuel deliveries from Russia across Ukraine must to be increased.

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February 10, 2007

Yushchenko, speaking at the 43rd Munich Conference on Security Policy today, said Ukraine offers a reliable system of transportation for Russian gas and oil.

Yushchenko also said Ukraine will continue to participate actively in NATO-led peacekeeping operations.

(AP, Interfax)

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