Poroshenko says he is against early Rada elections

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has once again said that he is against holding early parliamentary elections in the country.

"My opinion on this matter is the same as that of Ukrainian people. The majority of 43% are categorically against the early elections. My position is absolutely clear - we had three elections in the past year and a half. What else should the people give you, which mandate, so that you should finally begin to work?" the president said in an interview with Ukrainian TV channels, which was aired on Sunday evening.