KYIV. Feb 21 (Interfax) - A group of 31 parliamentarians having a special position has been set up within the Party of Regions parliamentary faction, Serhiy Tihipko of the Party of Regions told journalists in Kyiv on Friday.
The group members "have their opinion" and intend to persuade other Party of Regions parliamentarians "to vote progressively," Tihipko said.
The group is not discussing withdrawal from the Party of Regions and is not inclined to vote for President Viktor Yanukovych's dismissal, he said.