Ukraine's MPs to observe parliamentary elections in Russia

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has sent its observers for the parliamentary elections to be held in Russia on December 4, speaker Volodymyr Lytyvn said at a joint press conference with his Russia colleague Valentina Matvienko.

"Friendly nation is holding elections, and of course we send our observers," Lytvyn said, ForUm correspondent reports.

"Deputies, who indicated willingness to go, have left for Russia. And I must say there were a lot of volunteers. Our MPs will work there and will bring experience, which we can take into account holding our parliamentary elections," Lytvyn summed up.