KIEV, Aug. 7 – Ukraine is ready to continue discussions with Japan on its claims regarding the special safeguard measures imposed in 2013 on imports of passenger cars, although if a compromise is not found, the country plans to continue the application of the special duties until they expire, Ukrainian commissioner for European integration Valeriy Piatnytsky said at a briefing in Kiev on Wednesday.

"On one hand, Japan joined sanctions against Russia and supports Ukraine, and on the other hand there is a case [circumstances]. We have very tight contacts and we're trying to settle the issue," he said.