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MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych said on Mar. 5 that his presidency is a chance to "open a new page" in relations with neighbour Russia.

At a joint news conference during Yanukovych’s first visit to Russia since his inauguration, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said both leaders will do all they can to make relations productive after years of tension.