“This is not a very distinct initiative, because if we are talking about interstate negotiations, then this is, in any case, authorized persons. It is not very clear what is meant by the word "negotiations". Negotiations can be on a variety of issues, each time to regulate it by the criminal code, to introduce a system of punishments is quite problematic, ”said the senator.

He noted that such ideas are aimed at complicating the Russian-Ukrainian dialogue.

“All such initiatives often“ smell bad ”because they imply something completely different. What is meant by separate negotiations? It is clear by hint that it will not be possible for representatives of parties to negotiate with representatives of the Russian authorities on political and economic issues, ”added Morozov.

Earlier, Yaremenko announced his intention to propose amendments to the Criminal Code on "conducting separate negotiations without the proper powers of the state."