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The Head of Government stressed that the construction of roads is a priority for the Government. In 2017 it is planned to double financing for the construction and reconstruction of roads, either through budgetary resources or through support of international financial institutions, reads the report.

"Construction and reconstruction of roads across the country are the priorities for the Government. For us, it is very important that the investment that we allocated for the construction, reconstruction of Ukrainian roads be utilized with quality," the PM stressed.

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He also noted that nobody had the right to demand bribes from contractors.

The Government will review the use of funds allocated for the construction and reconstruction of roads, Volodymyr Groysman said.

"My only interest is in a greater amount of quality roads in Ukraine. It depends on you. Those who have made you a criminal offer, I will find them and they will be prosecuted. This is the issue of principle," he said. 

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