Ukraine’s new President, Viktor Yanukovych, says his visit to Moscow will mark the first step in a major improvement in relations with Russia.
Mr Yanukovych has arrived in Moscow ahead of talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and PM Vladimir Putin.
Mr Yanukovych defeated the pro-Western candidate, Yulia Tymoshenko, in last month’s election.
He says he wants good relations with Russia and the West, and has already visited EU headquarters in Brussels.