Ukraine’s parliamentary opposition calls for normal negotiations with Russia

The de-escalation of the situation in the Kerch Strait and the liberation of Ukrainian sailors can only be achieved through the direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, Yuriy Boyko, the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, founder of the Opposition Platform - for Life, said today.

"We need to find a platform in the European Union and go to direct negotiations with the Russian Federation, unblock the passage of sea vessels and restore the economic cooperation. That's what needs to be done, rather than building up military rhetoric and saber-rattling,” Boiko said, adding that the direct negotiations, preferably mediated by influential European leaders and the United States will indeed be the right step, RIA Novosti reports.