6 Oct 2016 14:36

Decision on introduction of visa regime with Russia matter for parliament - Poroshenko

KYIV Oct 6 (Interfax) - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko believes that the issue of introduction of a visa regime with Russia is within the scope of the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament.

"I anticipate a decision from the parliament," Poroshenko told reporters in Kyiv on Thursday when asked about the chances of seeing a visa regime introduced with Russia.

This issue needs to be discussed with the Ukrainian public, Poroshenko added.