MOSCOW. Jan 24 (Interfax-AVN) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia hopes for continuity in its relations with Ukraine.
"Of course, many things in the domestic and foreign policies will look different following the arrival of new leaders. We hope, however, that the experience gained by the Ukrainian and Russian people in developing their relations will remain with them. In this respect, we are counting on continuity," Putin told Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in Moscow on Monday.