Chairman of the Parliamentary delegation of Ukraine in PACE Vladimir Ariev said that the members of the delegation rejected the invitation of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjorn Jagland and did not go to the annual reception. "In conditions when the Council of Europe saves on paper for documents, it is not a very logical step to arrange luxurious receptions for hundreds of people," wrote Aryev on the Facebook page. Aryev noted that Kiev asked the CE for data on the cost and feasibility of the banquet, a clear answer was allegedly received. At the same time, the deputy added that Ukraine voluntarily donated $ 400 thousand. in support of PACE. In order not to be unfounded, Aryev posted a letter from Jagland in the Web saying that the Council of Europe, in spite of some financial instability, decided to hold a reception, as members of the Parliamentary Assembly are able to communicate directly with other bodies and institutions of the organization.