Alexander Kuranov. The crisis situation in the Russian Federation will have a negative impact on Ukraine, said on Thursday in Brussels, the Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.

" What is currently happening in Russia, will have a negative impact on the situation in Ukraine, as the financial sector and the overall economy of both countries are very closely linked, " said Sobotka in conversation with the Czech media.

" so, this is another challenge for the Ukrainian government to continue the necessary reforms, believes the Czech Prime Minister.- Ukraine needs very intensive, structural reforms, in the battle against the illegal activities of officials, in addition to the support offered by the EU and individual countries, gave a valid effect.

Answering the question about whether the Czech Republic participation in the allocation of Ukraine from the European Union 2 billion euros, Sobotka said: " We expect real suggestions that will come from the European Commission ".

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