03/08/2010 (Agence Europe) - The EU and Russia are ready to take part in the economic development of the autonomous republic of Crimea, said Ukraine's president, Viktor Yanukovich, addressing a meeting in Simferopol on Tuesday 3 August and reported by Ria Novosti. He said they and the leaders of the European Union had agreed to launch a pilot partnership programme. The Federation of Russia, he said, was ready to invest funds in the development of Crimea. The Ukrainian president has spoken on...