The Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission’s latest meeting, the fourth so far and the second this year, discussed a broad range of bilateral economic, political and humanitarian relations. This was the tenth meeting between Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych this year.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his condolences to President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych following the accident in the Dnepropetrovsk Region.

Developing trade in the border regions, improving the operation of crossing points on the Russian-Ukrainian border, intensifying contacts and developing infrastructure in border regions, and environmental protection were the main subjects on the agenda.

Dmitry Medvedev received many congratulations on his birthday from foreign leaders.

President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych congratulated Dmitry Medvedev on his birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his congratulations to President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych on Independence Day, Ukraine's national holiday.

Taking part in the summit in Crimea at initiative of President of Ukraine were President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and Executive Secretary of the CIS Sergei Lebedev.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Viktor Yanukovych on his 60^th birthday and wished him success in his endeavours as President of Ukraine.

The Russian and Ukrainian Presidents, Dmitry Medvedev and Viktor Yanukovych took part in a meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission.

The monument was unveiled by Hero of Russia Vyacheslav Sipko and twice Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Odintsov in the presence of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

The two presidents signed an agreement on the presence of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine extending such presence for 25 more years, with an option of an additional 5-year extension after the term expires, if neither party chooses to terminate the agreement.

The two leaders discussed the pricing of Russian natural gas supplies to Ukraine. Mr Medvedev noted that the subject is indeed very important for Ukraine and that Russia is ready to review Kiev’s new proposals regarding gas prices. He suggested having this matter addressed by the respective ministries of the two nations.

The two presidents discussed bilateral cooperation issues over an informal lunch.