KIEV, April 5 – Skoda Auto, a Czech automaker and part of Volkswagen Group, has been seeking to expand car assembly at a Ukrainian plant, the government’s press service reported Wednesday.

Skoda Auto Board Chairman Bernhard Maier met Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman to discuss the expansion plans.

"Now top managers of Skoda Auto are eyeing Ukraine as a platform for establishing production facilities," the press service said.