Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has discussed with U.S. Senator Robert Portman the early elections to the Verkhovna Rada and the need for further pressure on Russia to implement properly the Minsk agreements.
“The meeting participants discussed the political situation in Ukraine, in particular the early elections to the Verkhovna Rada,” the press service of the head of state said.
The President noted that the dissolution of the parliament meets the demands of society, and thanks to the holding of early elections to the Verkhovna Rada [in July] a new government could be formed in September.
“If we continued with this disabled parliament, we would form the Government in December. We cannot wait. We have two wars: the war against Russia and the war against corruption inside the country, which is a threat, first and foremost, for the Ukrainian economy,” Zelenskiy stressed.
Also during the meeting another issue was raised concerned the situation in Donbas and the steps necessary to achieve progress in a peaceful settlement, above all in terms of ceasefire and exchange of hostages.
“The President also highlighted the active position of the U.S. Senate in imposing sanctions against Russia and providing Ukraine with military assistance. The parties stressed the need for the further pressure on the Russian Federation to ensure the proper implementation of the Minsk agreements,” the message said.
In addition, President Zelenskiy and Senator Portman discussed topical issues of implementing reforms that should bring Ukraine closer to the EU and NATO.
As The Journalist reported, Tymoshenko proposes to begin peace negotiations with the Russian Federation “from a clean slate”.
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