Poroshenko's administration says Kyiv is preparing for Kerry's visit, which may take place soon

Ukraine is preparing for the visit of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, the Presidential Administration of Ukraine reported.

"The [Ukrainian] prime minister is currently visiting the U.S. I understand that this matter was discussed there. We have raised the issue of Kerry's visit at all levels, and we hope that such a visit will take place soon," Deputy Head of Presidential Administration of Ukraine Kostiantyn Yeliseyev said at a briefing on Friday.

Yeliseyev expressed the hope that this visit will be organized soon, but did not specify the possible date.