KIEV, Oct. 1 - Ukraine has torn up its contract with Russia regarding the joint construction of a transport bridge across the Kerch Strait, Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Ostap Semerak said.

"Under the terms of this agreement, we were to send six-month diplomatic notices prior to its termination. We did. And I can say absolutely calmly that we tore up this agreement, having made this decision at a government meeting," he said at a briefing in Kiev on Wednesday.