Saakashvili Returns from Ukraine

President Mikheil Saakashvili returned from Ukraine on January 6; however, it was reported earlier that the President intended to welcome Orthodox Christmas on January 7 with Ukrainian President-elect Victor Yushchenko.

Saakashvili left for Ukraine on December 31 after an invitation by Victor Yushchenko. During the visit Saakashvili also met with outgoing Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma.