President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky at a meeting with leaders of factions and groups of the Verkhovna Rada stressed the importance of ensuring the presence of all deputies at an extraordinary meeting, since Ukraine now faces great challenges, and the parliament should help overcome them.

According to the presidential press service, on Thursday before an extraordinary meeting of the Verkhovna Rada, Zelensky met with leaders of the parliamentary factions Servant of the People, Fatherland, Opposition Platform For Life, Golos and European Solidarity, as well as parliamentary groups.

" We do a lot to protect Ukrainians from coronavirus. But the question is not only about masks and medicine.

We need to protect the economy, take a number of initiatives to help businesses, employees of important enterprises, and socially disadvantaged groups.. I ask that deputies come on Saturday to vote on the proposed initiatives. It is their responsibility to help Ukrainians in such difficult times, "

Zelensky discussed with parliamentarians a possible agenda and spoke in more detail about initiatives to preserve the economy and support Ukraine. He also informed about measures taken by the state to prevent the spread of Covid-19..