Ukraine’s decision to join Russia and CIS for trade relations, welcomed in Moscow.

“Moscow welcomes the decision of Ukraine to develop cooperation with Russia and other CIS countries”, said presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov to reporters on Thursday evening in Moscow.  

According to Mr Peskov, Russia is ready to enhance cooperation with its closest partner - Ukraine."


Earlier on Thursday, the government of Ukraine ordered its officials to suspend the preparations to come to an agreement with the European Union, and instead advised its concerned ministries to make an offer to Russia and the CIS countries to establish a tripartite commission on trade and economy.
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21/11/13
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