"We consider the so-called referendum held on 16 March
in Ukraine’s Autonomous Republic of Crimea to be both illegal and
illegitimate. The referendum violated the Ukrainian Constitution and
international law, and Allies do not recognise its results.
Furthermore, the circumstances
under which it was held were deeply flawed and therefore unacceptable.
This was demonstrated by the rushed nature of the poll under conditions
of military intervention and the restrictions on, and the manipulation
of, the media, which precluded any possibility of free debate and
deliberation and deprived the vote of any credibility.
We urge the Russian Federation to de-escalate the situation, including by ceasing all military activities against Ukraine.
The so-called referendum undermines efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
We further call upon the Russian Federation to honour all its international commitments, return to the path of dialogue and seek a peaceful, political solution, including through direct dialogue with the government of Ukraine. We therefore urge the Russian Federation not to take any steps to annex Crimea, which would be a clear violation of the United Nations Charter.
NATO Allies reiterate their full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for the principle of the inviolability of its internationally recognized borders."
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_108030.htm
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We urge the Russian Federation to de-escalate the situation, including by ceasing all military activities against Ukraine.
The so-called referendum undermines efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
We further call upon the Russian Federation to honour all its international commitments, return to the path of dialogue and seek a peaceful, political solution, including through direct dialogue with the government of Ukraine. We therefore urge the Russian Federation not to take any steps to annex Crimea, which would be a clear violation of the United Nations Charter.
NATO Allies reiterate their full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and for the principle of the inviolability of its internationally recognized borders."
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_108030.htm
17/3/14
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Ukraine: Ban ‘deeply concerned’ Crimea vote will worsen complex, tense situation
Matviyenko: US sanctions against Russian government officials “unprecedented”
Deputy PM and FM Venizelos' intervention on Ukraine at the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Brussels, 17 March 2014). -Hellenic MoFA
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Executive Order on recognising Republic of Crimea. - Kremlin
ReplyDeleteMarch 17, 2014, 22:30
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Recognising the Republic of Crimea.
The Executive Order reads, in part:
“Given the declaration of will by the Crimean people in a nationwide referendum held on March 16, 2014, the Russian Federation is to recognise the Republic of Crimea as a sovereign and independent state, whose city of Sevastopol has a special status.”
The Executive Order comes into force on the day of its signing.
http://eng.kremlin.ru/acts/6884
17/3/14
Crimée: l'Otan appelle la Russie à ne prendre aucune mesure d'annexion...
ReplyDeleteLes 28 pays de l'Otan ont demandé lundi "instamment" à Moscou de ne prendre aucune mesure d'annexion de la Crimée, car il s'agirait d'une "violation flagrante de la Charte des Nations Unies" et affirmé ne pas reconnaître le résultat du référendum de dimanche sur le rattachement de la péninsule à la Russie.
"Nous considérons que le prétendu référendum qui a eu lieu le 16 mars en République autonome ukrainienne de Crimée est illégal et illégitime. Il constitue une violation de la constitution ukrainienne et du droit international, et les pays de l'Alliance n'en reconnaissent pas le résultat", indique une déclaration du Conseil de l'Atlantique nord (CAN, la plus haute instance de l'Otan). "Le prétendu référendum met en péril les efforts visant à trouver une solution politique à la crise en Ukraine", ajoute le texte, publié après une visite du ministre ukrainien des Affaires étrangères, Andriï Dechtchytsia, au siège bruxellois de l'Otan.................http://www.rtbf.be/info/monde/detail_crimee-l-otan-appelle-la-russie-a-ne-prendre-aucune-mesure-d-annexion?id=8224810
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