"We cannot wait with land reform we need to move forward. Because land plot owners do not receive adequate payment for the lease, ‘operators’ dominate the market. This must change. I am for bringing order in this matter,” he said.
At the same time, the President said, introducing a land market is "a very painful process," with much politics involved.
Viktor Yanukovych also stressed that while implementing land reform the government consult with the public, because it is a sensitive issues. "We will consult with people. I do not rule out that we will conduct hearings on the land market issue," he said.
