The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill on the introduction of sanctions against Russia at first reading.
A total of 243 MPs voted for this decision. The Party of Regions faction did not participate in the vote.
At the same time, the decision was made to send the document for revision for consideration at second reading, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Oleksandr Turchynov said.
Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk proposed voting for the bill as a whole at 16.00.
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12.08.2014 13:54
