At an extraordinary session of the Verkhovna Rada, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on parliamentarians to support the bill improving the mechanisms regulating banking activities. People's deputies approved this document by 270 votes.
"Today there is an issue of protecting our economy. I think that during my term and, most importantly, during your term, there will be several important, historical laws that should unite the whole country, unite all parties. And I would like such voting to take place today," the Head of State said, addressing the people's deputies.
The President noted that the country needs to adopt the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Improve Some Mechanisms Regulating Banking Activities" as soon as possible.
"I address you with respect and I would like you to support this bill, which should protect the Ukrainian economy and help Ukraine right now," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
In addition, the President thanked the doctors who treat patients with coronavirus, as well as the military who defend Ukraine.
"Health workers protect the lives and health of our Ukrainians. The servicemen protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity and the lives of all Ukrainians. They are heroes," Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed.
The people’s deputies thanked the health workers and the military with applause.
