Deputy head of the "Opposition block" faction Sergei Levochkin does not see a problem with the introduction of biometric control of foreigners on the Ukrainian border.

"Biometric control is a European, global practice. When you eat in the US or Europe, some countries require you to go through biometric control, "Levochkin told reporters on the sidelines of the Verkhovna Rada.

In his opinion, each state can defend itself: Ukraine, Russia, Germany, the United States. "I do not see this problem. But this should be a defense not only from Russia, but also from potential other threats that may come from other countries, "the politician added..

On September 2, the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of July 10, 2017 "On strengthening control over the entry into Ukraine, departure of foreigners and stateless persons from Ukraine, compliance with the rules of staying on the territory of Ukraine".

According to the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, from January 1, 2018, Russian residents of some other states will be able to enter Ukraine only upon presentation of a biometric passport or after removing biometric data at the border.

Source: zn. ua.