PARIS, Oct. 7 – The improvement of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia will do no harm to the rapprochement between Kiev and the European Union, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said in an interview with French Le Figaro newspaper before his visit to Paris.

"Ukraine has not changed its strategic goals. Ukraine continues its work on integration with the EU, and Russia does not hinder us from making necessary reforms. On the contrary, Moscow assists us in successful development of these programs," Yanukovych said.