KIEV, Ukraine, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The United States has lifted a 3-year-old sanction against Ukrainian-made goods, Ukraine said Thursday.
Ukraine's foreign ministry said in a statement the step "recognized the Ukrainian government's effort to safeguard intellectual property, to bring Ukrainian legislation in line with international standards, and is a sign of Ukraine's progress on the way towards completion of the talks on WTO (World Trade Organization) entry.
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"It is a remarkable event on the eve of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko's visit to the USA."