Session of the Odessa city Council on the issue of recognition of Russia as "aggressor countries" did not take place because of widespread absenteeism of people's deputies, reports local magazine.

in the room was registered, only 56 out of 120 deputies, and at the same time for a quorum, it was necessary the presence of 61 deputies, said on his page in Odessa journalist Valery Ivashkina.

in her expressions, to put the issue on the agenda was about the parliamentary group " for European Odessa ". However, Authorized a number of other factions ignored the meeting.

"most elected officials were afraid of the political question and decided to ignore the session," quoted one of the members of the city Council of the Duma. Net.

"Was convened, the conciliation Board, and all the factions and groups have decided to postpone the session of September 10," said Secretary of the meeting Oleg Bryjak, quoted by the magazine.

in this convocation, emphasizes Ivashkina, elected officials have the opportunity and not to gather, " to elections yesterday not to vote on the issue, with mixed electoral consequences."

The next local elections in Ukraine will be held on October 25.

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