Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko is satisfied with his first foreign visit and the results of negotiations with the leadership of the Russian Federation. \n \nViktor Yushchenko spoke to journalists about his impressions of his first visit late in the evening on Monday, January 24, in Moscow. \n \n"I am satisfied with the results of the negotiations and the atmosphere in which they took place," he said, reporting that he had discussed with the Russian side "if not all, then most of the problematic issues in relations between Russia and Ukraine." \n \nIn particular, according to the President, these are the topics of transit, the Single Economic Space (SES), relations with the European Union, migration of capital and labor, the issue of the Black Sea Fleet, the status of the Russian language in Ukraine, etc. \n \nAccording to Yushchenko, previously Ukrainian-Russian relations "lacked sincerity and trust." "We need to send good signals of personal relations," he added. \n \nAnswering a question about which topics would be discussed during his visit to Europe, the President said: "My visit will be devoted to how to formalize and establish relations between the Ukrainian side and European institutions." \n \n"We proceed from the fact that Ukraine now has a strategic partner in the east – Russia, and in the west – a strategic partner, the European Union," noted the head of state. \n \nToday Viktor Yushchenko will present his program to the PACE deputies gathered for the winter session. \n \nOn Wednesday-Thursday, January 26-27, he will travel to Poland, where he will take part in events dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. \n \nIn addition, on Thursday Yushchenko will make a short visit to Brussels, Belgium, where he will speak at the European Parliament. \n \nOn Friday-Saturday, January 28-29, the President of Ukraine will take part in the economic forum in Davos, Switzerland. \n \nPrepared based on materials from Viktor Yushchenko's press service. \n