here and now №1 26.01.1999 (1999)

The program is dedicated to the upcoming discussion in the Federation Council of the Russian-Ukrainian Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership.

Vadim Gustov declares his support for the Treaty.

Georgy Tikhonov is his opponent, does not support the new agreement, but talks about the existence of the 1990 treaty, which, according to him, has not yet exhausted itself.

He points out that Russia's interests are poorly taken into account in this Treaty.

An excerpt from an interview with Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov, who also speaks about the unacceptability of ratifying the Treaty for our country, in connection with the status of Sevastopol, which, according to the mayor, for the first time in history, can be secured for Ukraine.

Tikhonov talks about Ukraine's unwillingness to cooperate with the CIS and that its only goal is to legally secure Crimea and Sevastopol for itself through this treaty.

According to Tikhonov, the documents of the European Union, which Ukraine is seeking to join, state that Crimea has been transferred by Russia to the administrative control of Ukraine.

The participants in the discussion recall the 1991 referendum held in Crimea, following which the residents of Crimea voted not only for the restoration of autonomy but also for the preservation of the peninsula's territory as part of a single state with Russia.

Telephone communication with the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Crimea Leonid Grach.

The issue is also raised that ratification of the treaty gives Ukraine the opportunity to join NATO without hindrance.

Tikhonov suggests conducting a survey among the residents of Crimea and finding out in which state they want to live.