At a New York meeting with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine positively appraised cooperation with the alliance. “In our opinion, it is an essential condition for Ukraine and NATO to continue constructive partnership,” Yanukovych said. In his words, Ukraine highly appreciates partnership with NATO. “The principles that NATO and the European Union adhere to – democracy and rule of law – are important for Ukraine, and we strict