The EU reiterates the assist for the territorial integrity of Ukraine whereas the US and Russia negotiate in Saudi Arabia
The EU has reaffirmed on Monday its unwavering assist to Ukraine and its territorial integrity and has rejected the task of Ukrainian territories to Moscow as a foreign money of change in peace negotiations. This has been reiterated by the EU exterior spokeswoman, Anita Hipper, in a press convention by which he has additionally rejected as “farce” the unlawful referendums organized by Russia in 4 Ukraine areas in September 2022 after which annexation.
The statements are produced whereas US delegations and Russia negotiate in Saudi Arabia, as a step in direction of a largest settlement, a truce within the black Sea that permits the protected navigation of ships that transport the agricultural merchandise of each international locations.
“These referendums were a total farce and were made at a gunpoint. That was very clear,” mentioned the group spokeswoman, in reference to the consultations organized in Hipper Donetsk, Lugansk, Jersón and Zaporiyia, which have been carried out with out the minimal ensures of democratic validity: with out verified censuses, with lots Going home by home to gather votes or whereas combating in them have been developed, since Russia didn’t management them, or management, of their entirety.
Hipper has affirmed that it is dependent upon kyiv to resolve the “conditions” of peace, so there will be no settlement on the scenario in Ukraine that doesn’t bear in mind the Ukraine authorities.
As for the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Hipper has doubted that Moscow has a “genuine” curiosity in La Paz, based on the assaults that launches each evening on Ukraine. “It shows, in view of the continuous attacks, which cannot be trusted in Russia. We have also seen the weekend attacks, including an attack against kyiv that left three dead,” he mentioned. “Russia still has to demonstrate its authentic political will to end its illegal aggression.” (EP)
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