Ukraine may hold snap parliamentary election on July 21

Adviser to the newly-elected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that the country may hold a snap parliamentary election on July 21. "We see the most acceptable date for the election - July 21, 2019," lawyer Andriy Bogdan told reporters after Zelenskiy held consultations with lawmakers. Bogdan also said Zelenskiy may announce appointments to some official positions on Tuesday. Bogdan is seen as a possible contender to become the head of the presidential administration.