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uninterrupted gas supplies to Europe. Ukraine has so far resisted, saying a consortium with Russia would jeopardize its sovereignty.

According to a poll conducted in Ukraine earlier in March, only 40.5% of respondents welcomed the idea of a gas consortium with Russia. 23.3% opposed the move.

Azarov was appointed prime minister after Yanukovych"s chief rival, then Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, was dismissed after a vote of non-confidence on March 11.

Yanukovych has repeatedly claimed he wants to boost ties with Russia, which deteriorated during his predecessor Yushchenko"s presidency.

KIEV, March 24 (RIA Novosti)



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