Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Koshulynskyi, and Secretary General of the Secretariat Valentyn Zaichuk expressed condolences in connection with the death of Kremenchuk City Mayor Oleh Meidanovych Babaiev.
"With great sorrow does the Verkhovna Rada inform about an untimely death, on his 49th year of life, of a prominent Ukrainian politician, Kremenchuk City Mayor, people's deputy of Ukraine of the sixth convocation BABAIEV Oleh Meidanovych, and expresses its sincere condolences to family and friends of the deceased".
Life of a respectable person with a beautiful soul and great experience tragically ended. A thoughtful politician, a brilliant organizer, and a loving father entered the Kingdom of God.
Bright memory of Oleh Meidanovych Babaiev will be forever kept in our hearts", the condolences of the Parliament's leadership read.