Putin: Necessary to help Ukraine in reform instead of politicking

13:17, 04.12.2014 1 min read

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the provision of real economic assistance to Ukraine instead of "politicking," on the condition that Kyiv carries out reform.

"Instead of politicking and making loud and empty promises, it's necessary to provide assistance to Ukraine's economy, certainly for reforms," Putin said in an address to the Russian Federal Assembly on Thursday