On Friday Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko gave an exclusive interview to foreign journalists. In particular, representatives of Reuters, Associated Press, France Press, Bloomberg, German News Agency (DPA) communicated with the Ukrainian Prime Minister.

The Head of Government told that today the NJSC "Naftohaz of Ukraine" had completely rid of the state of unprofitable, this year the company had not violated any of its financial obligations. Moreover, the NJSC "Naftohaz of Ukraine" has firstly

I can once again repeat that in Ukraine there will be "mova" (Ukrainian language) but not "yazyk" (Russian language), do you understand? There will be Ukrainian official one language. This is one of the basic fundamentals of our political activity

Regardless of the fact that in connection with the world financial crisis many countries have revised the GDP rates of growth towards reduction, Ukraine, on the contrary, over the recent months increased the GDP growth from 6,3% to 7,1%," the

The Head of Government noted that Ukraine is interested that this Agreement be a long-term and strategic: "this year it would be very good for us to sign not a stressful Agreement for one year but a strategic for many

If President Viktor Yushchenko and leader of the opposition Viktor Yanukovych push the parliament to early elections, I believe it's logical to hold presidential and parliamentary elections at the same time, because then there is logic in overcoming the crisis

Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov continues reforming the Defense Ministry. Last week, President Dmitry Medvedev issued a decree appointing the eighth deputy of Serdyukov. This was Colonel General Vladimir Filippov who was acting director of the accommodation and settlement service (AASS)

France 2-1 IcelandBruno Bini's side qualified for next year's finals by topping UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ qualifying Group 3, leaving Iceland in the play-offs.

Poland 1-4 RussiaNatalia Mokshanova scored twice as Russia kept their slender hopes of winning Group 6 alive when they conclude against Norway on Thursday.

Netherlands 3-0 BelgiumManon Melis scored twice and won a penalty for the third as the Oranje won the Low Countries derby to climb to second spot in Group 4.

Sweden 2-0 RomaniaQualified Sweden maintained their perfect record and have still to concede a goal in Group 2 after a routine victory in Vasteras.

Second-half goals from José Antonio Reyes and Sidnei gave SL Benfica a 2-0 home win against Lisbon rivals Sporting Clube de Portugal to close the gap between the pair to a single point.

French UEFA Cup contenders AS Saint-Etienne have sold Guinean striker Pascal Feindouno to Al-Sadd in Qatar for a fee of €8m, while allowing Brazilian defender Nivaldo to make the same move.

AC Milan striker Marco Borriello will miss Thursday's UEFA Cup first round second leg at FC Zürich after being ruled out for around ten days with the left thigh injury sustained against Reggina Calcio on Wednesday.

Ukraine 1-1 PortugalUkraine remain in pole position to reach UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ despite surrendering their 100 per cent record to the bottom side in Group 5.

Greece 0-5 SerbiaGreece's outside hopes of a play-off place evaporated in Athens as they were beaten for a fourth qualifier in succession in Group 3.

Hamburger SV are the new leaders of the Bundesliga after defeating VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach on an exciting afternoon in Germany which included a thrilling 5-4 victory for Werder Bremen and no draws.

Olympique Lyonnais extended their lead atop Ligue 1 to six points after the champions defeated AS Nancy-Lorraine 2-1 and second-placed Olympique de Marseille could only draw 1-1 at Le Mans UC 72.

Alberto Gilardino scored his third goal in Serie A this season as ACF Fiorentina defeated Genoa CFC 1-0 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, after Juventus had been held to a second draw in three days in the early game.

Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC all won by two-goal margins on Saturday before Arsenal FC lost 2-1 at home to promoted Hull City AFC in the shock of the nascent Premier League season.