Russia would not hold back, if not for the gas transportation system, which Russia supplies gas to the Western European market. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday, June 27, during a press conference by Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrei Parubiy.

He also believes that the launch of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline is an additional colossal amount that Russia can direct to intensify aggressive military actions both in Syria and in Ukraine.

At the same time, Parubius noted that during the next plenary week the parliament can appeal to the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the introduction of a visa regime with the Russian Federation.

As a result of political consultations, we will reach a consensus, "Parubius said, adding that it is very important that the relevant issue be supported by the majority when voted in the parliamentary session hall.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, earlier Parubius assured that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is now working on the text of the bill on the reintegration of Donbass. It will be completed in the coming weeks. This is on Sunday, June 25, on the air of one of the Ukrainian TV channels, the head of parliament, Andrei Parubiy.