Russia"s new ambassador to Ukraine, Mikhail...

In August 2009, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delayed sending Zurabov to Kiev over what he described as unfriendly policies pursued by his Ukrainian counterpart, Viktor Yushchenko. However, following the first round of presidential elections in Ukraine on January 17, Medvedev ordered Zurabov to formally assume his position in Kiev.

A respected Russian business daily, Kommersant, said on Friday the Yushchenko administration was set to advise the Foreign Ministry against accepting Zurabov"s credentials, with the Ukrainian president"s name reportedly absent on the diplomatic documents.

Ukraine"s presidential administration said the absence of the president"s name on Zurabov"s documents is a "violation of all diplomatic norms" and an attempt "to humiliate" Yuschehnko, who is still president, Kommersant reported on Friday.

Ukraine"s incumbent president believes Zurabov will present his credentials to a new president. Yushchenko, who garnered slightly over 5% in

Pages: [1] 2 3