Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin. Archive photoMOSCOW, Jan 22 State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said he expects the visit of politician Viktor Medvedchuk and other deputies of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, who are members of the «friendship group», for dialogue within the framework of parliamentary cooperation.In the State Duma Previously, groups for interaction with the parliaments of other countries, including Britain, the United States and Ukraine, were formed — Yevgeny Popov became its curator. According to him, the cooperation groups with the parliaments of the United States and Ukraine will work not only with parliaments, but also with all healthy forces, including in Ukraine outside the Rada. Chairman of the political council of the Opposition Platform — For Life party, Rada deputy Medvedchuk called the creation of a «friendship group» between the parliaments of the Russian Federation and Ukraine an important step towards normalizing relations between the countries. a visit to the State Duma to discuss issues and develop solutions within the parliamentary dimension,» Volodin wrote on the Telegram channel, commenting on Medvedchuk's words about the need for inter-parliamentary dialogue. As the politician noted, dialogue is «the only right way», without which there is no development and trust «We have said before, and now we confirm that it is necessary to build relations between Russia and Ukraine on the principles of friendship, mutual respect, in the interests of the peoples of our countries,» Volodin added.
Medvedchuk commented on the creation of a «friendship group» between the State Duma and the Rada
