staying in Kiev, US Vice President John Biden criticized Russia for breaking the truce, and called for reform of Ukraine’s , photo
After meeting with Ukrainian President Petr Poroshenko staying in Kiev on the anniversary of the revolution Euromajdanu American politician pointed out that it is not acceptable to a country by force was moving boundaries, because he did not like the decision taken by neighboring kraj.- As long as it lasted, Russia runs the risk of increasing isolation – said vice-president of the United States.
“The US will support democratic Ukraine “
He added that the actions of the Kremlin, such as the annexation of the Crimea and supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine, undermine the basis of the international system. Joe Biden assured that the United States will always support democratic Ukraine. Among others, announced that his country will spend $ 20 million to support the Ukrainian reforms in the sphere of law and the judiciary and the fight against corruption, and an additional $ 3 million will be donated to help those displaced by the conflict in the east of Ukraine.
CRISIS IN UKRAINE – special service
“Do we recognize the annexation of the Crimea, or the occupation of Ukraine”
Biden said that the US will not accept Russia’s aggressive actions towards Ukraine. – America will never recognize the occupation of Ukraine. United States did not recognize and do not recognize the so-called annexation of Crimea by Russia. In the event of a further escalation of the situation in the Donbas Russia will pay a high price – he warned.
Biden and Poroshenko jointly called on Russia to implement the agreements of Minsk, under which the signatures of the representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe . – It’s about filling a number of obligations, including those relating to the cease-fire. Should withdraw its armed formations, weapons, and their soldiers – said US Vice President, turning to the Russians.
– Russia’s behavior is unusual fracture of the main principles of the system of international cooperation. Therefore, the international community responded to not one voice in support of Ukrainians to defend their sovereignty and security – said vice-president of the United States.
Joint call for Russia to respect the truce
Poroshenko found with For its part, that Biden’s visit to Ukraine the first anniversary of pro-democracy protests called “Dignity Revolution” is symbolic. The Ukrainian president also insists on the further implementation of the peace arrangements with Mińska.- agreed that the most effective format is the format of the peace process Minsk trialogue. This will provide immediate ceasefire, the creation of a buffer zone, closing borders and removal of foreign troops and equipment abroad, and to conduct local government elections in the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts (regions of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts dominated by pro-Russian separatists) – Poroshenko said.
“Faster appointment of government ”
Speaking of transformations in Ukraine, Biden expressed the hope that in the near future coalition, which was formed after the October parliamentary elections, appoint a new government and will proceed to implementation necessary reforms. For now signed the coalition agreement was only five parties. – Appointment of a new government. This should be done in a matter of days, not weeks – called Biden. – Together with the President Poroshenko discussed economic situation in Ukraine. Poroshenko President and the Prime Minister (Arseniy) Yatsenyuk lot of work on a reform program with the International Monetary Fund. I want to assure you that if Ukraine continues to move in this direction, international partners, including the US, give her help – said vice-president of the United States.
Ukrainians celebrate today the first anniversary of the revolution Euromajdanu. It began in the evening on November 21 and ended three months later.
Prior to the Independence Square in Kiev came a group of several hundred people dissatisfied with the decision of the then President Viktor Yanukovych to postpone the signing of an association agreement with the European Union. After a brutal police attacks, anti-government protests have gained character and turned into a revolution. Ended up shooting at protesters by security forces, the death of over a hundred demonstrators and escape Viktor Yanukovych to Russia.
The Ukrainians have a new president later, it was Petro Poroshenko, and a new parliament, in which the majority of MPs are pro-Western views.
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