28 Jan 2014 11:55

Introduction of emergency state in Ukraine not being considered - Ukrainian Justice Minister Lukash

KYIV. Jan 28 (Interfax) - The introduction of the state of emergency in Ukraine in currently not being considered, Ukrainian Justice Minister Olena Lukash said.

"It is not being considered now," Lukash told reporters on the sidelines of the parliament on Tuesday when asked whether Ukraine was considering the possible state of emergency.

Mass media outlets have reported citing various sources that the decision to introduce the state of emergency in Ukraine could be made at an emergency Verkhovna Rada meeting on January 28.