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President Viktor Yanukovych said that Ukraine would work with Russia, Moldova and Serbia to expand its cooperation with the three East European nations.

Yanukovych made the remarks during separate talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti and Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.

When meeting Putin, Yanukovych said his country is ready to boost cooperation with Russia, as the two sides share a wide rage of common interests.

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