Verkhovna Rada has backed a resolution entitled "On state support of printed science, education and research programs to cover impartial and reliable information regarding the ongoing Russia aggression against Ukraine."

A total of 234 lawmakers voted for resolution No. 2233-a.

The parliament instructed the Information Policy Ministry, Culture Ministry, Education and Science Ministry of Ukraine to draft a related state program within three months.

The Education Ministry has been ordered to develop a state program of grants and scholarships to promote related programs within two months.

The Cabinet of Ministers is to foresee expenses in the 2016 state budget to implement the resolution.